easy Creamy Spinach Chicken
Creamy Spinach Chicken is an easy one-pan dinner featuring juicy chicken breasts in a rich garlic Parmesan cream sauce with fresh spinach.
Ingredients
For the Seared Chicken
- 1 lb skinless boneless chicken breasts (2 large breasts, sliced horizontally)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Creamy Spinach Sauce
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cups fresh spinach
Garnish
- 3 tablespoons fresh thyme
Instructions
- Slice each chicken breast horizontally to create four thin cutlets.
- Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- Lightly coat each piece with flour.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes.
- Add olive oil and place the chicken in the hot skillet.
- Cook for 5 minutes without moving the chicken to develop a golden crust.
- Flip the chicken, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook another 5 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Transfer the chicken to a plate.
- In the same skillet, pour in the heavy cream and add minced garlic. Bring to a gentle boil while scraping up the flavorful browned bits from the pan.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until completely melted and smooth.
- Add the spinach and cook just until wilted.
- Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the creamy spinach sauce over each piece, leaving some of the golden crust visible.
- Garnish with fresh thyme and serve immediately. This Creamy Spinach Chicken pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes, pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
Notes
- Serve over fettuccine, mashed potatoes, steamed rice, cauliflower rice, or buttered noodles.
- Fresh thyme may be replaced with parsley or basil.
- Add crushed red pepper flakes for a little heat.
- Baby spinach works especially well because it wilts quickly.