Description
A comforting Italian dish featuring tender chicken and a rich creamy spinach sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 6 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat.
- Sear the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove chicken and set aside.
- Sauté minced garlic in the skillet for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth, deglazing the pan and letting it simmer for 2 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth.
- Toss in fresh spinach, stirring until wilted.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over it and simmering for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot with rice, pasta, or bread.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This dish can be frozen for up to 3 months. If your sauce is too thick, add a splash of chicken broth or cream to adjust consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg