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Creamy Garlic Chicken with Spinach

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550
A flavorful and creamy chicken dish featuring tender chicken breasts, garlic, spinach, and Parmesan cheese, perfect for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or 4 small)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups fresh spinach

Instructions 

  • Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika. Sear in olive oil until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  • Melt butter in the same skillet, sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Add chicken broth, scraping browned bits. Stir in heavy cream, onion powder, and Italian seasoning; simmer 3-4 minutes.
  • Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Add spinach and cook until wilted, 2-3 minutes. Return chicken to skillet and simmer 3-4 minutes to combine flavors.
  • Serve immediately with pasta, rice, or vegetables.

Notes

For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken, Creamy, garlic, Spinach