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Creamy Garlic Skillet Chicken with Spinach Recipe

Creamy Garlic Skillet Chicken with Spinach Recipe


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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

This Creamy Garlic Skillet Chicken with Spinach is a delicious one-pan meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken breasts are cooked to perfection in a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce with fresh spinach for a wholesome and flavorful dish.


Ingredients

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Chicken:

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Sauce:

  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Additional:

  • 3 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1 tablespoon butter (optional for extra richness)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook each side for 5–7 minutes until golden brown.
  2. Make Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic, add chicken broth, heavy cream, Parmesan, and seasoning. Simmer until slightly thickened.
  3. Add Spinach: Stir in spinach and cook until wilted.
  4. Combine: Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over, and simmer for a few more minutes.

Notes

  • Serve over mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice.
  • Substitute half-and-half for a lighter version, but sauce will be thinner.
  • Add crushed red pepper for extra spice.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 520mg
  • Fat: 31g
  • Saturated Fat: 17g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 5g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 43g
  • Cholesterol: 155mg