Delicious Creamy Spinach Chicken in Just 30 Minutes
Creamy Spinach Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish that combines juicy chicken cutlets with a rich spinach sauce.
Equipment
- large skillet
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 cutlets chicken a lean protein that cooks quickly and stays juicy
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- ¼ cup flour helps to create a flavorful crust
For the Sauce
- 1 drizzle oil olive or vegetable oil for cooking
- 2 tablespoons butter adds richness and depth
- 3 cloves garlic smashed
- 1 cup half and half creates a creamy texture
- 1 cup chicken broth enriches the flavor
For the Spinach
- 4 cups fresh spinach adds nutrition and color
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Season the chicken cutlets with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, add cutlets, and sear for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- Lower heat to medium, add butter and garlic to the skillet. Sauté garlic until fragrant, then sprinkle in remaining flour. Add half and half and chicken broth, whisk until smooth and simmer gently.
- Allow the sauce to simmer for 3-4 minutes until it thickens slightly, stirring occasionally.
- Add fresh spinach to the sauce and stir continuously until wilted, taking about 2-3 minutes.
- Return chicken cutlets to the skillet and spoon sauce over them. Cook together for about 1 minute to warm through.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately, drenching chicken in sauce.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove with a splash of chicken broth.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 36gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 4000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg
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