Chicken Scallops with Spinach and Blue Cheese
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this luxurious recipe for Chicken Scallops with Spinach and Blue Cheese. Tender, pan-seared chicken scallops are paired with sautéed garlic spinach and enveloped in a rich, creamy blue cheese sauce, making for a dish that’s sophisticated yet surprisingly simple to prepare. The earthy nuttiness of fresh spinach beautifully balances the bold, tangy flavor of melted blue cheese, while a touch of optional grated nutmeg adds a warm, aromatic finish. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe is perfect for cozy date nights or indulgent dinners for two. Garnish with a drizzle of the savory sauce, and serve it alongside fresh crusty bread or buttery mashed potatoes for a restaurant-quality meal you can enjoy at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Chicken breasts
- 60 grams All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter
- 200 grams Fresh spinach
- 120 milliliters Heavy cream
- 50 grams Blue cheese, crumbled
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 0.25 teaspoon Nutmeg, grated (optional)
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, slice each chicken breast horizontally to create thin scallop-like slices.
In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Dredge each chicken slice in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the butter has melted, add the chicken slices in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. Cook each slice for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil. Reduce the heat to medium and add the minced garlic. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the fresh spinach to the skillet. Stir frequently and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted. Remove the spinach from the skillet and set aside.
Reduce the heat to low and pour the heavy cream into the skillet. Simmer for 1-2 minutes, stirring to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
Add the crumbled blue cheese to the skillet and stir until melted and combined into a creamy sauce. If desired, grate a small amount of nutmeg into the sauce for extra depth of flavor.
Return the wilted spinach to the skillet and toss gently to coat in the sauce.
To serve, place a portion of the spinach and sauce mixture onto each plate. Top with the chicken scallops and drizzle with any remaining sauce from the skillet. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
894 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.9 g | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.7 g | 119% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 242 mg | 81% | |
| Sodium | 1536 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.0 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.7 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | ||
| Protein | 65.4 g | 131% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 263 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 565 mg | 12% | |
*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.
