Creamy Garlic Chicken with Spinach
This creamy garlic chicken with spinach is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chicken, a rich garlic-infused cream sauce, and fresh spinach. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, it's a flavorful and easy one-pan meal!
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken:
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Sear the Chicken:
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken until golden brown on both sides (about 3–4 minutes per side). Remove and set aside.
- Make the Sauce:
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, whisking until smooth.
- Simmer the Chicken:
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top. Cover and simmer for 8–10 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Add the Spinach:
- Stir in fresh spinach, allowing it to wilt into the sauce.
- Serve:
- Plate the chicken with sauce and spinach, serving alongside pasta, rice, or your preferred side dish.
Notes
- For extra flavor, deglaze the skillet with a splash of chicken broth or white wine before adding the cream.
- Use fresh spinach for best results, but frozen spinach (thawed and drained) works in a pinch.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.