Description
Creamy Garlic Chicken Spinach is a heartwarming dish that combines tender chicken with a rich garlic cream sauce and fresh spinach. This one-pan recipe is perfect for busy weeknights yet elegant enough for special occasions. The delightful aroma will entice your family to gather around the table, creating cherished memories with every bite. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish promises to be a favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook until golden brown on both sides (about 5-7 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir in grated Parmesan cheese until well combined.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, spoon the sauce over each breast, and let simmer for an additional 3-5 minutes.
- Serve with pasta or rice, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 140mg