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Creamy Chicken And Spinach

This creamy chicken and spinach recipe combines golden seared chicken with a rich cream sauce and wilted spinach, bringing a satisfying meal together in under 40 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6 to 7 ounces each)
  • 8 slices mozzarella cheese (about 4 ounces total)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream Use full-fat for best results.
  • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups fresh spinach (or 1/2 cup frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry)
Seasoning
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness (about 3/4 inch) and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
Cooking Chicken
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear for 4 to 5 minutes without moving.
  2. Flip the chicken and sear the other side for another 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
Making the Cream Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
  2. Sprinkle in flour and cook for 1 minute while stirring.
  3. Slowly whisk in chicken broth, then heavy whipping cream. Stir in parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Let the sauce simmer over medium-low heat for 2 to 3 minutes until it thickens.
Adding Spinach and Chicken
  1. Add the spinach to the sauce and let it wilt for 1 to 2 minutes.
  2. Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over, cover, and cook for another 7 to 10 minutes.
Finishing Touch
  1. Top each chicken breast with 2 slices of mozzarella, cover, and let it melt for 1 to 2 minutes.
Serving
  1. Spoon sauce onto each plate and place chicken on top. Garnish with extra parmesan if desired.

Notes

Use full-fat heavy cream for best results. The sauce will thicken as it cools; when reheating, add a splash of chicken broth.