Description
Creamy Garlic Chicken with Spinach is a comforting dish that transforms simple ingredients into a culinary masterpiece. This recipe features tender, boneless chicken breasts enveloped in a luscious garlic cream sauce, complemented by fresh spinach for a burst of color and nutrition. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this meal comes together quickly, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or cozy gatherings. With its rich flavors and creamy texture, this dish will leave your guests craving more. Serve it over pasta or rice, or alongside crusty bread to soak up the delightful sauce—each bite is a delicious experience you won’t want to miss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook chicken for about 6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream while scraping browned bits from the pan; stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Gradually fold in fresh spinach until wilted (about 2 minutes).
- Stir in grated Parmesan until melted; adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Return chicken to skillet, allowing it to soak up the sauce for 2 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 130mg