Description
Creamy Spinach Chicken Skillet is a delightful weeknight dish that combines tender seared chicken breasts with vibrant spinach in a rich, creamy garlic sauce. This comforting meal is perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, offering a gourmet experience in just 30 minutes. With its luscious flavors and beautiful presentation, it’s sure to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sear chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add fresh spinach and stir until wilted (about 2 minutes).
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over it. Simmer for an additional few minutes until heated through.
- Serve warm, drizzled with extra sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg