Description
🍗 Indulge in a rich, creamy garlic chicken with spinach—packed with protein, vitamins, and irresistible flavor in just 30 minutes! 🧄✨
🥘 A comforting one-pan dish with a velvety Parmesan sauce, perfect over pasta, rice, or low-carb sides for a deliciously satisfying meal! 🍽️💚
Ingredients
Chicken breasts or cutlets
Salt and pepper
Italian herbs
All-purpose flour (optional, for dredging)
Butter
Minced garlic
Chicken broth or white wine
Heavy cream
Parmesan cheese
Fresh spinach
Optional: Sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, or bacon
Fresh herbs (parsley or thyme) for garnish
Instructions
1. Season the chicken breasts or cutlets with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs.
2. Dredge the chicken in flour, shaking off any excess.
3. Heat a pan over medium-high heat and add a little oil.
4. Pan-fry the chicken on both sides until golden brown and cooked through, then remove from the pan.
5. In the same pan, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
6. Deglaze the pan with chicken broth or white wine, scraping up any browned bits.
7. Pour in heavy cream and stir in Parmesan cheese, letting the sauce thicken.
8. Add fresh spinach to the sauce and cook until wilted.
9. Return the chicken to the pan, coating it with the creamy garlic sauce.
10. Simmer for a few minutes to ensure the flavors meld together.
11. Garnish with fresh parsley or thyme before serving.
12. Serve hot over pasta, rice, or with potatoes.
Notes
Use freshly minced garlic for a more robust and aromatic flavor in the creamy sauce.
Let the chicken rest for a few minutes after pan-frying to keep it juicy and tender.
Add the spinach at the very end to preserve its vibrant color and delicate texture.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: Italian-American