Creamy Spinach Chicken
Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts in a silky, garlic-infused cream sauce with tender baby spinach and Parmesan. Elegant, homey, and ready in under an hour. Perfect for weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry using paper towels. Season both sides with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5 to 6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Lower the heat to medium. In the same skillet, add butter and minced garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and stir, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Let it simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the heavy cream and Italian seasoning. Stir until combined and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese and let the sauce simmer for another 3 to 4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add baby spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet. Spoon sauce over the top and let everything heat together for another 2 to 3 minutes.
- Serve hot with your choice of sides like pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice.
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 36gFat: 28gSodium: 720mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g
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