Description
This Creamy Spinach Chicken combines tender chicken cutlets with a garlicky cream sauce and fresh spinach for a comforting quick meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cutlets Chicken
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
- 1 cup Flour
- 1 tablespoon Oil
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 2–3 cloves Garlic
- 1 cup Half and Half
- 1 cup Chicken Broth
- 3 cups Spinach
Instructions
- Step: Season both sides of the chicken cutlets with salt and pepper.
- Step: In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
- Step: Dredge the cutlets in flour and sear for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet.
- Step: Reduce heat to medium and melt butter in the same skillet.
- Step: Add smashed garlic and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Step: Stir in flour to create a roux, then slowly whisk in half and half and chicken broth. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until smooth and creamy.
- Step: Add spinach to the sauce and stir gently until wilted (about 2-3 minutes). Keep heat low to maintain creaminess.
- Step: Reintroduce chicken to the skillet, coating with the sauce. Cook together for an additional minute.
- Step: Remove from heat and serve warm with pasta, rice, or a light salad.
Notes
Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Avoid thickening sauce too much; maintain a velvety texture by adding broth if necessary.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: creamy spinach chicken, chicken, quick dinner, comfort food