Description
This creamy garlic chicken with spinach is a rich and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken breasts, a velvety garlic cream sauce, and fresh spinach. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, it’s both comforting and packed with savory goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F/74°C). Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Prepare the garlic sauce: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- Make the creamy sauce: Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
- Add the spinach: Stir in the Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning, then add the fresh spinach. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts and the sauce becomes creamy.
- Combine the chicken: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top. Cook for another 2-3 minutes to heat the chicken through.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute the heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk for a lighter version, but the sauce may not be as rich.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice for extra freshness if you like.
- For more flavor, sprinkle with extra Parmesan or fresh herbs like basil or thyme.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian
Keywords: Garlic chicken, Creamy chicken, Chicken with spinach, Comfort food, Chicken recipe, Garlic cream sauce