Creamy Spinach Chicken Recipe
If I could recommend just one dish to try this week, it’d be this creamy spinach chicken recipe. The first time I made it was on a busy Friday night when I had no energy to whip up something complicated.
Ingredients
- Chicken breast 4 pieces
- Fresh spinach 2 cups
- Heavy cream 1 cup
- Cream cheese 4 oz
- Grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup
- Garlic 4 cloves, minced
- Chicken broth 1 cup
- Olive oil 2 tbsp
- Salt and black pepper to taste.
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts generously with paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sear the chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Using the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Lower the heat and pour in the chicken broth. Stir to scrape up the flavorful brown bits.
- Add heavy cream and cream cheese, stirring until the mixture becomes smooth and well combined.
- Toss fresh spinach into the creamy mixture.
- Stir gently for 2–3 minutes until the spinach wilts and blends into the sauce.
- Return the seared chicken to the pan, nestling it into the sauce.
- Flip the chicken once to coat both sides in the creamy goodness.
- Simmer on low heat for 10–12 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Notes
- Mashed potatoes: The creamy texture complements the sauce perfectly.
- Buttered pasta: Toss linguine or penne with a little olive oil and serve alongside.
- Steamed rice: Absorbs the creamy sauce and makes for a satisfying meal.
- Roasted veggies: Carrots, zucchini, or asparagus add a colorful, healthy touch.
- Crispy garlic bread: Perfect for scraping up every last bit of that delicious sauce.