Creamy Garlic Chicken with Spinach
Creamy garlic chicken with spinach is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a rich and velvety garlic sauce, balanced by fresh spinach. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe is simple to prepare yet impressive enough to wow your guests. The harmonious blend of flavors creates an unforgettable dining experience that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add heavy cream and chicken broth, scraping up any brown bits from the pan; simmer until slightly thickened.
- Stir in fresh spinach and Parmesan cheese until the spinach wilts.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over it, and simmer for another minute before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 150mg