Creamy Sauteed Chicken and Spinach
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Creamy Sautéed Chicken and Spinach recipe—a one-skillet dish that's both rich in flavor and incredibly easy to make. Perfectly seasoned chicken breasts are pan-seared to golden perfection, then nestled in a luxuriously creamy Parmesan sauce infused with garlic and fresh spinach. With just 10 minutes of prep and a cook time of 25 minutes, this quick yet elegant recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Garnish with a touch of crushed red pepper flakes for a hint of heat, and serve over pasta, rice, or even alongside crusty bread to soak up every drop of the decadent sauce. This creamy chicken recipe is the perfect combination of hearty, wholesome, and irresistibly delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Chicken broth
- 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 5 cups Fresh spinach leaves
- 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder on both sides.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and fully cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in the heavy cream and chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the skillet to incorporate any browned bits. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Slowly whisk in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste, if needed.
Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until wilted and tender.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the chicken. Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes to warm through.
Garnish with crushed red pepper flakes, if using, and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2611 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 169.2 g | 217% | |
| Saturated Fat | 81.2 g | 406% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 914 mg | 305% | |
| Sodium | 3993 mg | 174% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.3 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.7 g | ||
| Protein | 235.7 g | 471% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 645 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 8.6 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 744 mg | 16% | |
*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.
