Description
A delightful dish that combines rich flavors and creamy textures with tender chicken infused with garlic and Parmesan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season with salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring in grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Add fresh spinach and stir until wilted and coated in the sauce.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top, and let it simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently on the stove, adding a splash of cream if needed.
- For freezing, use a freezer-safe container and consume within 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken, Chicken Skillet, Italian Chicken Recipe