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Creamy Garlic Chicken with Spinach for Quick Weeknight Dinners

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Creamy Garlic Chicken with Spinach is a quick and easy one-pan meal featuring tender chicken in a rich, garlic-infused cream sauce with fresh spinach. Perfect for busy weeknights and pairs well with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.

Ingredients

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  • 2 chicken breasts
  • Salt and black pepper (to taste)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken – Season chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
  2. Sear the Chicken – Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  3. Sauté the Garlic – Reduce heat to medium-low, add butter, and stir in minced garlic. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Deglaze the Pan – Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
  5. Make the Cream Sauce – Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes (if using), and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  6. Add the Spinach – Stir in fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
  7. Return the Chicken – Place chicken back into the skillet, spooning sauce over the top. Simmer for another 5 minutes until fully cooked.
  8. Serve and Enjoy – Garnish with extra Parmesan if desired. Serve hot over pasta, rice, or vegetables

Notes

  • Dairy-Free – Use coconut cream instead of heavy cream and nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan.
  • Low-Carb – Serve over cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles.
  • Spicy Kick – Increase red pepper flakes or add hot sauce.
  • Mushroom Addition – Sauté mushrooms along with garlic.
  • Lemon Twist – Add a splash of lemon juice for brightness.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Keywords: creamy garlic chicken, spinach chicken recipe, one-pan chicken, easy chicken dinner, quick weeknight meal

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