Creamy Garlic Chicken with Spinach
Creamy garlic chicken with spinach is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chicken breasts in a rich, velvety sauce infused with aromatic garlic and vibrant spinach. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or an impressive dish for guests, this recipe promises to delight your taste buds and bring smiles around the table. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, it’s sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the garlic and measuring out the remaining components.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
- Pour in heavy cream, scraping any brown bits from the pan. Gradually add grated Parmesan cheese, mixing until melted and smooth.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, drizzle with lemon juice, and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 185mg