Creamy Chicken Breast in Spinach Parmesan Sauce: A Cozy Delight
A delicious and creamy chicken dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a flavorful spinach parmesan sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Nut-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chicken breasts and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
- Stir in heavy cream and parmesan cheese, mixing well.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer for a few minutes until heated through.
Notes
- Serve with pasta or rice for a complete meal.
- For extra flavor, add nutmeg to the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 150mg