Mighty Good Chicken Dish
Get ready to elevate your weeknight dinner routine with the "Mighty Good Chicken Dish," a creamy and comforting skillet recipe that’s bursting with flavor. Juicy, golden-seared chicken breasts are bathed in a rich Parmesan garlic cream sauce infused with fresh thyme, paprika, and just a hint of lemon for brightness. Wilted baby spinach adds color and nutrition, while a touch of chicken broth keeps the sauce light yet indulgent. This one-pan wonder comes together in just 40 minutes, making it perfect for busy nights when you still crave something that feels gourmet. Serve it with fluffy rice, buttery mashed potatoes, or crusty bread to soak up every drop of the luscious sauce. Whether you’re hosting guests or treating yourself, this versatile dish is bound to impress! Keywords: creamy chicken recipe, one-skillet chicken, Parmesan garlic sauce, quick dinner idea, spinach chicken recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 0.5 cups heavy cream
- 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and paprika on both sides.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Lower the heat to medium and add unsalted butter to the skillet. Once melted, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Pour in the chicken broth and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Let the broth simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and fresh thyme. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened.
Add the baby spinach to the skillet and let it wilt into the sauce for about 1 minute.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning some of the sauce over them. Lower the heat, cover, and let the chicken simmer in the sauce for 8-10 minutes or until fully cooked (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
Finish the dish by stirring in lemon juice for a touch of brightness.
Serve the chicken hot, drizzled with the creamy sauce, alongside rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2250 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 131.5 g | 169% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.2 g | 291% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 798 mg | 266% | |
| Sodium | 3838 mg | 167% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.3 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.3 g | ||
| Protein | 235.8 g | 472% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 627 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 8.6 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 342 mg | 7% | |
*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.
