One-Pan Creamy Chicken and Spinach: A Delicious Weeknight Gem
A rich and creamy one-pan dish that combines tender chicken and fresh spinach, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-fry
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet.
- Cook chicken until browned and cooked through, about 7-8 minutes per side.
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and add spinach, cooking until wilted.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken beforehand.
- This dish pairs well with crusty bread or over pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 150mg