Description
Comforting creamy garlic chicken with spinach delivers restaurant-quality flavor right in your kitchen. Succulent chicken breasts nestled in a luscious, herb-infused sauce will make you crave this delightful meal again and again.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Protein:
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
Vegetables and Herbs:
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 small onion
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
Seasonings and Extras:
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season thoroughly with salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering and nearly smoking.
- Sear chicken breasts for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F, then transfer to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium and add butter to the same skillet, allowing it to melt quickly.
- Dice onion and mince garlic, then sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
- Pour chicken broth into the skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add parmesan cheese and whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Toss fresh spinach into the sauce, cooking just until wilted and bright green.
- Return chicken to the skillet, nestling pieces into the creamy sauce.
- Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top for a burst of color and fresh flavor.
- Serve immediately, spooning extra sauce over the chicken and alongside your preferred side dish.
Notes
- Choose chicken breasts of similar size to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Patting chicken dry helps achieve a perfect golden-brown sear by removing excess moisture that prevents proper browning.
- Use a meat thermometer to guarantee chicken reaches the safe internal temperature of 165°F without overcooking.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt to reduce calories while maintaining creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg