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Creamy Spinach Chicken Skillet with Parmesan

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Prepare a rich and flavorful one-pan chicken dinner featuring tender chicken breasts smothered in a creamy Parmesan sauce with fresh spinach.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 small yellow onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
  • 5 ounces fresh spinach
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken pieces generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let it simmer for 2 minutes.
  5. Stir in the heavy cream and Italian seasoning. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  6. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth. Do not let the sauce boil once the cheese is added.
  7. Add the fresh spinach to the sauce, stirring until it wilts down completely, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  8. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Stir to coat the chicken in the sauce. Cook for 1 minute to heat through.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately topped with extra Parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • Serve this skillet dish over cooked pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
  • If you prefer a thicker sauce, let it simmer uncovered for an extra minute before adding the chicken back in.
  • Use fresh spinach; if using frozen, thaw it completely and squeeze out all excess water before adding.

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