Description
Creamy Garlic Chicken with Spinach is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a rich and velvety garlic cream sauce, enhanced by the freshness of sautéed spinach. This recipe is not only quick to prepare—taking less than 30 minutes—but also packs a punch of flavor that will impress your family or guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves Fresh garlic, minced
- 4 cups Fresh spinach
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and mince the garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet. Cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Lower heat; add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in fresh spinach until wilted.
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet, simmering for an additional minute to meld flavors.
- Serve warm, drizzled with sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt mixed with broth for a lighter option. Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for added nutrition. This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated gently when needed.