Whole30 Creamy Chicken with Spinach
Elevate your dinner routine with this Whole30 Creamy Chicken with Spinach, a wholesome and flavorful skillet recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep! Tender, golden-brown chicken breasts are simmered in a velvety coconut milk sauce infused with garlic, nutritional yeast, and a touch of lemon, creating a dairy-free alternative that’s rich and creamy. Fresh spinach adds a pop of color and nutrients, making this one-pan dish as nourishing as it is delicious. Ready in just 40 minutes, this gluten-free, paleo-friendly recipe is packed with protein and perfect for those sticking to Whole30 guidelines. Serve it warm, garnished with parsley, for a restaurant-worthy meal that’s as satisfying as it is simple!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 3 cloves garlic cloves
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Begin by preparing the chicken breasts. Trim any excess fat and pat dry with paper towels.
Season each chicken breast with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder evenly on both sides.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts in a single layer and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add minced garlic cloves. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the coconut milk and chicken broth. Stir in the nutritional yeast until fully combined. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes.
Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, around 2-3 minutes.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning some of the creamy sauce over the top. Let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes so the flavors meld together.
Finally, stir in the lemon juice and chopped fresh parsley, then remove from heat.
Serve the creamy chicken with spinach immediately, garnished with extra parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1671 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.1 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.7 g | 58% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 3606 mg | 157% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.7 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.4 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.1 g | ||
| Protein | 229.6 g | 459% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 278 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 12.7 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 2724 mg | 58% | |
*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.
