Description
Creamy spinach chicken is a delectable dish that elevates tender chicken breasts with a rich, savory spinach cream sauce infused with garlic and topped with melted Parmesan cheese. This recipe transforms any dinner into a gourmet experience, making it perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy meal at home. With its vibrant colors and flavors, creamy spinach chicken is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet and cook until browned on both sides (approximately 5 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, combine heavy cream, fresh spinach, Parmesan cheese, and soy sauce; stir until heated through.
- Return the chicken to the skillet; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Transfer everything to the preheated baking dish and bake for 15 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg