Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this smothered chicken dish served with velvety creamed spinach. A comforting and satisfying meal that’s easy to make and perfect for a cozy dinner at home.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Creamed Spinach:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet, cook chicken until golden and cooked through, then set aside.
- Prepare Creamed Spinach: In the same skillet, sauté garlic, add spinach and cook until wilted. Stir in cream, cream cheese, Parmesan, and pepper flakes.
- Combine and Serve: Return chicken to the pan, top with creamed spinach, and simmer until heated through. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or cauliflower mash for a complete meal.
- Substitute boneless chicken thighs for a juicier alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
