Creamy Chicken Thighs with Spinach
Creamy Chicken Thighs with Spinach costs about $6.24 to make ($1.56 per serving) at U.S. grocery prices reviewed August 2026, and each serving has roughly 470 calories, 33 g protein, and 3 g net carbs. Total time: 30 min.
- 33 g protein/serving
- 470 calories/serving
- 3 g net carbs
- 30 min total time
- Easy difficulty
Seared thighs finished in a garlic cream sauce with spinach. The keto dinner that tastes like a restaurant plate and costs like a weeknight.
What it costs
| Ingredient | Cost |
|---|---|
| 1.5 lb boneless chicken thighs | $3.43 |
| ¾ cup heavy cream | $1.25 |
| ½ bag frozen spinach | $0.90 |
| 4 cloves garlic, minced | $0.17 |
| 2 tbsp butter | $0.24 |
| salt, pepper, paprika | $0.25 |
| Total | $6.24 |
How to make it
- Season and sear the thighs in butter over medium-high, 6 minutes per side. Set aside.
- Add garlic to the pan for 30 seconds, then pour in the cream and scrape up the browned bits.
- Stir in the frozen spinach and simmer 4-5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Return the chicken, spoon sauce over, and simmer 2 more minutes.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 470 |
| Protein | 33 g |
| Fat | 36 g |
| Carbohydrates | 5 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Net carbs | 3 g |
| Saturated fat | 18 g |
| Sodium | 208 mg |
Substitutions
- Heavy cream → Sour cream. stir in off the heat so it does not split
Make it cheaper
A half cup of cream is plenty if you let it reduce longer — cream is the expensive part here.
Common questions
How much does it cost to make Creamy Chicken Thighs with Spinach?
About $6.24 total, or $1.56 per serving, using U.S. average grocery prices reviewed August 2026. Actual cost depends on your store and region.
How much protein is in Creamy Chicken Thighs with Spinach?
Each serving has roughly 33 g of protein (470 calories per serving), computed from USDA-typical ingredient values.
How can I make Creamy Chicken Thighs with Spinach cheaper?
A half cup of cream is plenty if you let it reduce longer — cream is the expensive part here.
Do leftovers of Creamy Chicken Thighs with Spinach keep well?
Good — 3 days; reheat gently so the sauce stays smooth.
Related budget recipes
Chicken & Broccoli Rice Bowl
48 g protein · 35 min$2.71 /serving
Keto Cheeseburger Skillet
30 g protein · 30 min$1.41 /serving
Crispy Chicken Thighs with Buttered Broccoli
33 g protein · 35 min$3.49 /serving
Carnivore Beef & Egg Skillet
49 g protein · 20 min
9 of 49 ingredient prices come from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data; the remaining 40 are estimates. Last reviewed 2026-08-12. Your store will differ — treat every figure as a planning estimate, not a quote. Nutrition is computed from USDA-typical ingredient values and rounded.