Chickitty Kale in Cream

Rainy days call for some comfort food. Whilst we would usually gravitate toward a stew or roast - how about something much quicker to put together, is absolutely delicious and will be on the table in about 30 minutes?

Call on a cream sauce to wrap this together - cream sauce is perfect teamed with rice, mashed potatoes and well, any vegetables of your choice. And we all know we love a cream sauce!

Behold my Chicken and Kale in Cream sauce recipe - much quicker to put together than a stew or roast, and is just as comforting, delicious and perfect for a rainy, cold or dreary day.

Prep time: 5 mins
Cooking time: 20 mins
Serves: 4

INGREDIENTS:
8 skinless chicken thighs
1 1/2 cups kale leaves chopped (about 5 large leaves or one pound)
2 medium brown onions chopped
2 cloves garlic crushed
250 ml cream
2 tbsp olive oil
salt
pepper

INSTRUCTIONS:
1) In a large skillet or non-stick frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil on medium heat. Add the chicken thighs 4 at a time and sear both sides for about 1 minute. Remove the chicken from the pan and onto a plate and set aside.

2) In the same pan, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and add the onions and a pinch of salt. Cook the onions for 2 to 3 minutes until the onion is softened, stirring frequently. Add the garlic and stir in with the onions, cook for 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant. Add the kale and cook for about 1 minute until the kale is slightly wilted.

3) Pour in the cream and season with salt and pepper. Return the chicken along with the juices back into the pan, ensure the chicken is evenly distributed throughout the pan. Allow the cream to come to a simmer, cover the pan with a lid, turn the heat down to low-medium and cook for 8 minutes covered.

4) Take the lid off the pan and flip over the chicken thighs. Turn the heat up to medium and cook a further 4 minutes uncovered and allow the cream to thicken a little. Let it rest about 2 minutes before serving.

Serve with rice, mashed potatoes or your favourite vegetables - this is great with steamed broccoli or cauliflower!




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