Description
Savory Spinach Chicken transforms a busy weeknight into a gourmet experience. This dish features tender, boneless chicken breasts smothered in a rich, creamy spinach sauce infused with garlic and Parmesan cheese. Quick to prepare and bursting with flavor, it's perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy family dinner. With its vibrant colors and comforting taste, Savory Spinach Chicken will undoubtedly become a household favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until golden brown (about 2 minutes).
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Cook in the skillet for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken from the skillet. Add heavy cream; bring to a simmer before stirring in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Stir in fresh spinach until wilted (about 3 minutes).
- Return chicken to the skillet, coating it with the sauce. Transfer everything to the baking dish and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (about 200g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider incorporating sun-dried tomatoes or swapping spinach for kale. - Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat gently on the stove.