Creamy Chicken and Spinach
Indulge in this creamy chicken and spinach recipe that combines succulent boneless chicken breasts with fresh spinach in a rich, savory sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, this dish is a delightful harmony of flavors and textures. With its vibrant presentation and comforting essence, it’s bound to become a family favorite!
- 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 (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by finely chopping the garlic and rinsing the spinach under cool water.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat slightly and add minced garlic; sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add fresh spinach and stir until wilted.
- Pour in heavy cream, scraping up any bits from the bottom of the pan, then stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and combined into a creamy sauce.
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet, coating with sauce, and let simmer for another 2-3 minutes to blend flavors before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 230g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 175mg