Creamy Garlic Chicken with Spinach
Creamy garlic chicken with spinach is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken, fresh spinach, and a rich garlic cream sauce. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe promises to delight your taste buds and create lasting memories around the dinner table. Enjoy the warm embrace of flavors as you savor each bite, whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a festive gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by chopping garlic and washing spinach.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in spinach until wilted.
- Lower heat and pour in heavy cream and chicken broth; stir to combine and scrape any bits from the pan.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese and mix until melted and creamy. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve over rice or pasta; garnish with extra cheese or parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 145mg