Apple Spinach Chicken
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this Apple Spinach Chicken recipe, a delightful fusion of savory and sweet flavors that’s both wholesome and elegant. Tender, golden-seared chicken breasts are paired with sautéed red apples, fresh spinach, and a luscious cinnamon-spiced cream sauce, creating a comforting and nutritious dish. The natural sweetness of the apples complements the earthy spinach and rich chicken broth, while a drizzle of lemon juice brightens the dish just before serving. Ready in just 40 minutes, this one-skillet recipe is perfect for busy evenings yet fancy enough for entertaining. Serve it alongside crusty bread or a side of wild rice for a complete, irresistible meal. Keywords: Apple Spinach Chicken, chicken skillet recipe, easy weeknight dinner, creamy chicken recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 large red apple
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 2 cloves garlic
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 0.25 cup heavy cream
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chicken breasts to the skillet. Sear for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
Thinly slice the red apple and mince the garlic.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sauté the apple slices for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
Add the garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
Reduce the heat to low and pour in the chicken broth, heavy cream, and cinnamon. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
Add the fresh spinach to the skillet, tossing to wilt it into the sauce. This should take about 1-2 minutes.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce and apples over the top. Simmer for 3-4 minutes to ensure the chicken is warmed through and coated in the sauce.
Drizzle lemon juice over the dish just before serving to brighten the flavors.
Serve hot, garnished with additional apple slices or freshly ground pepper if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1774 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.7 g | 94% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.5 g | 118% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 652 mg | 217% | |
| Sodium | 909 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.9 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.0 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.1 g | ||
| Protein | 221.6 g | 443% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 239 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 11.6 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 2206 mg | 47% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
