Creamy Spinach Garlic Chicken
Juicy chicken breasts enveloped in a luscious cream sauce infused with garlic and fresh spinach, perfect for a comforting weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup flour for breading
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
Instructions
- Prep your chicken by pounding to an even thickness and season with salt and pepper.
- Bread the chicken by dredging in flour, shaking off excess.
- Sauté the chicken in a skillet with olive oil or butter for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, then add the Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Toss in the spinach and cook until wilted.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over, and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve the dish hot over rice, pasta, or with roasted veggies.
Notes
For a lighter dish, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or coconut cream. Add mushrooms for an earthy flavor boost or a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken, creamy, spinach, garlic, comfort food, quick dinner