Classic Creamy Spinach Chicken Dinner
This classic creamy spinach chicken dinner features pan-seared chicken breasts smothered in a rich, velvety sauce made with fresh spinach, garlic, onion, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. It's a comforting and flavorful meal that comes together quickly for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Whisk
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless (about 1.5 lbs total) Chicken Breasts
- 5-6 cups Fresh Spinach packed
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 small Onion finely diced
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1/2 cup Chicken Broth
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 1 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour optional
- 1 teaspoon Salt or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper or to taste
- 1 teaspoon Dried Italian Seasoning
Instructions
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and season generously with salt, black pepper, and dried Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then sear chicken for 4-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through; set aside and tent with foil.
- Reduce heat to medium, add butter to the same skillet, and cook the diced onion until softened for 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic for one minute until fragrant, and if using, whisk in flour for another minute to create a roux.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth, bring to a simmer, then stir in heavy cream and simmer gently for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Reduce heat to low, stir in fresh spinach until wilted, remove from heat, and stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth; season to taste.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spoon creamy spinach sauce over it, and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can deglaze the pan with a splash of white wine after searing the chicken before adding the butter and onion.