Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Creamy Garlic Chicken Spinach, where tender chicken is enveloped in a rich garlic cream sauce, complemented by vibrant spinach. This dish is not only a feast for the senses but also a quick and satisfying weeknight meal that will leave your guests asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, sear for about 6 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour in chicken broth and simmer until reduced by half, scraping any bits from the pan.
- Add heavy cream and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Mix in fresh spinach until wilted.
- Return chicken to the skillet and cook for an additional 2 minutes to soak up flavors.
- Serve over pasta or rice with extra Parmesan on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 52g
- Cholesterol: 150mg