Creamy Garlic Chicken and Spinach Skillet

Tender chicken simmered in a creamy garlic-Parmesan sauce with wilted spinach. This quick one-pan stovetop dinner is ready in about 30 minutes.

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 20 min · Yield: 4 · Method: Stovetop

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 4 cups baby spinach
• 0.333 cup parmesan cheese
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup chicken broth
• 0.75 tsp kosher salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 0.5 tsp italian seasoning

Cooking instructions

1. Pat the chicken dry. If the breasts are very thick, slice them horizontally into four cutlets. Season both sides with the salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. (about 3 min)
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until browned and the thickest part reaches 165°F. Transfer the chicken to a plate. (about 10 min) — Medium-high heat
3. Reduce the heat to medium and melt the butter in the same skillet. Add the garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, until fragrant. (about 1 min) — Medium heat
4. Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, scraping up any browned bits. Stir in the Parmesan and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, until the sauce lightly coats a spoon. (about 3 min) — Medium heat
5. Add the spinach and stir in the hot sauce until wilted, about 1 to 2 minutes. (about 2 min) — Medium heat
6. Return the chicken and any juices to the skillet. Simmer gently for 1 to 2 minutes, spooning sauce over the chicken, then serve hot. (about 2 min) — Low heat