Description
Tender chicken breast, vibrant spinach, and tangy parmesan in a silky garlic-creamed sauce. A nutritious, weeknight-ready dish with rich flavor and minimal steps.
Ingredients
2 (6-ounce) chicken breasts, boneless or skin-on
4 cups fresh spinach, stemmed
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup heavy cream (or coconut/plant-based alternative)
½ cup grated parmesan cheese (plus 2 tbsp for garnish)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp olive oil (for searing)
Salt and pepper to taste
â…› tsp paprika
Instructions
Rub chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika
Heat 1 tbsp oil in skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken skin-side down 4-5 minutes
Flip chicken, cook 3-4 minutes, then transfer to plate
Add remaining 2 tbsp oil to skillet, sauté garlic 30 seconds
Add spinach in batches until wilted; deglaze with ¼ cup chicken broth
Pour in heavy cream and simmer
Add ½ cup parmesan to sauce until smooth
Return chicken to skillet and simmer 5 minutes
Serve over quinoa or zucchini noodles with herb garnish
Notes
Ensure spinach is stemmed for even wilting
Reserve broths separately to adjust sauce texture
Use vegan cheese for plant-based version
Leftovers store well in oven-safe containers
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Trending
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Contemporary American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
