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Creamy Spinach Chicken Recipe: A Comforting, Flavor-Packed Weeknight Favorite

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This creamy spinach chicken is the ultimate comfort food made in one skillet. Juicy chicken breasts are simmered in a rich garlic-Parmesan cream sauce with tender spinach for a flavorful and satisfying dinner. Perfect for weeknights, yet elegant enough for guests.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 cup chicken broth (low sodium)

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

  • 3 cups fresh baby spinach (or 1½ cups thawed and drained frozen spinach)

Instructions

  • Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.

  • Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5–6 minutes per side, until golden brown. Transfer to a plate.

  • Reduce heat to medium. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.

  • Pour in chicken broth, scraping the bottom to deglaze the skillet. Simmer for 2–3 minutes to reduce slightly.

  • Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.

  • Add spinach and stir until wilted (or heated through if using frozen).

  • Return chicken to skillet and spoon sauce over the top. Simmer for another 5 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and sauce is creamy.

  • Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.

Notes

  • For thicker sauce, let it simmer a few extra minutes before adding the spinach.

  • You can substitute half-and-half for a lighter sauce, though it may be less creamy.

  • Add mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes for variation.

  • Best served over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.

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