25-Minute Creamy Spinach Chicken That Melts in Your Mouth
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A simple and delicious creamy spinach chicken dish that’s perfect for a quick dinner.
- Author: eva
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir until heated.
- Add parmesan cheese and stir until sauce thickens.
- Return chicken to the pan and coat with the creamy spinach sauce.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- You can use frozen spinach if fresh is not available.
- Adjust seasoning to your taste.
- For a lighter version, replace heavy cream with half-and-half.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg