Description
Quick and easy creamy garlic chicken with spinach, made in under 30 minutes. Juicy chicken in a rich Parmesan garlic sauce—perfect for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
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2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
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2 tbsp olive oil or butter
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1/2 cup chicken broth
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1 cup heavy cream
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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2 cups fresh spinach
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1 tsp salt
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1/2 tsp black pepper
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
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Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
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Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
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Make the Garlic Sauce: Reduce heat to medium and add minced garlic. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Add Liquids: Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits. Simmer for a minute, then add heavy cream.
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Melt Parmesan: Stir in grated Parmesan until fully melted and smooth.
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Incorporate Spinach: Add fresh spinach and let it wilt into the sauce.
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Return the Chicken: Place the chicken back in the skillet, coat with sauce, and let simmer for a few minutes until heated through.
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Serve: Garnish with red pepper flakes if desired and serve hot with your preferred side.
Notes
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Protein Swap: Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
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Dairy-Free: Replace heavy cream with coconut milk and use nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan.
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Extra Veggies: Add mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, or bell peppers for added flavor.
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Low-Carb Option: Serve with cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: Creamy garlic chicken, spinach chicken, quick chicken dinner, weeknight meal, Parmesan sauce chicken.