Description
Golden seared chicken simmered in a creamy garlic-Parmesan sauce with tender spinach, creating a rich yet balanced one-pan meal. This comforting dish is quick to prepare and perfect for both weeknights and special occasions.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
2–3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
6 cups fresh spinach (or 3 cups thawed frozen spinach)
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth, scraping up browned bits, and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Stir in cream and Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over, and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Serve hot with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
Notes
Add mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream for a lighter option.
Substitute spinach with kale for a heartier texture.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days.
Reheat gently with a splash of broth or cream to maintain sauce texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
