Description
Creamy Spinach Chicken Skillet is a comforting one-pan meal that brings together tender chicken and fresh spinach in a rich, velvety cream sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this dish combines the sweetness of garlic with the earthiness of spinach, all enveloped in creamy goodness. In just 30 minutes, you can serve a satisfying dinner that not only delights the taste buds but also nourishes the body. Serve it over rice, pasta, or alongside crusty bread to soak up every last drop of sauce!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove chicken and set aside. In the same skillet, add minced garlic; sauté for 1 minute. Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth; stir to combine while scraping any bits from the pan.
- Return chicken to the skillet, nestling it in the sauce. Simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, drizzling extra sauce over each portion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, stir in grated Parmesan cheese before serving. - Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version. - Pair with quinoa or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.