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Creamy Peri-Peri Chicken with Spinach

Name: Creamy Peri-Peri Chicken with Spinach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 600 g boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into chunks; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1–2 teaspoons peri-peri sauce, to taste; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 125 ml reduced-salt chicken stock; 200 ml fresh cream; 200 g baby spinach; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; Chopped parsley, to serve

Tender chicken in a creamy tomato and peri-peri sauce with plenty of spinach and adjustable heat.

Clear steps Everyday ingredients Made for sharing

From our kitchen

Preparation15 minutes

Cooking30 minutes

ServesServes 4

UpdatedJuly 20, 2026

This one-pan chicken dish delivers familiar peri-peri flavour with a creamy, vegetable-rich sauce. Start with less chilli and add more at the table.

Serving ideas

Serve with steamed broccoli, cauliflower mash or a mixed salad. Other household members can add rice or bread if preferred.

Storage

Cool promptly and refrigerate for up to three days. Reheat gently until steaming hot without boiling the cream sauce.

Dietary note

Lower-carbohydrate eating is not necessary or appropriate for everyone. Children, teenagers, pregnant or breastfeeding people, and anyone managing a medical condition should seek individual guidance before following a restrictive eating pattern.

Allergen note

Contains milk.

A useful reminder

Make it work for your table.

Use the serving suggestions and swaps in the recipe as flexible ideas. Allergies, pregnancy and medical dietary needs may require advice tailored by a qualified professional.