Description
A creamy, comforting chicken dish featuring tender chicken breasts, spinach, and a rich Parmesan sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 6–8 oz each)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter (or 1 tbsp butter + 1 tbsp olive oil)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach (baby spinach works best)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (preferably freshly grated)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. If thick, pound to even thickness.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt the butter until foaming.
- Add the chicken; sear until golden and cooked through, about 7–8 minutes per side depending on thickness. Remove the chicken to a plate and tent with foil to rest.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Add the minced garlic to the same skillet and sauté for 30–45 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Toss in the fresh spinach and cook, stirring, until fully wilted (30–60 seconds for baby spinach).
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Do not boil vigorously.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan until it melts and the sauce smooths. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, spoon the sauce over each breast, and heat a minute or two so the chicken warms through and absorbs sauce flavors. Serve immediately.
Notes
Serve with pasta, rice, or roasted veggies for a complete meal. For leftovers, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian