Description
Creamy Garlic Chicken with Spinach is a delightful dish that transforms simple ingredients into a gourmet experience. This recipe features tender boneless chicken breasts enveloped in a luxurious garlic cream sauce, paired with fresh and vibrant spinach. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this meal comes together in just under 30 minutes, making it both quick and satisfying. Serve it over pasta or rice to soak up every bit of the rich sauce, and watch as your family and friends rave about this comforting yet elegant dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 5 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by chopping the garlic and washing the spinach.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring continuously for 3-4 minutes to combine.
- Gradually add spinach until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it in the creamy sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg