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Creamy Spinach Chicken with Garlic Sauce

A perfectly seared chicken breast smothered in rich, creamy spinach and garlic sauce.
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Prepare a rich and savory main course featuring pan-seared chicken breasts coated in a creamy garlic sauce with fresh spinach.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 5 ounces fresh spinach
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Sear the chicken breasts for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C). Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic to the same skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let the garlic burn.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let it simmer for 2 minutes.
  6. Stir in heavy cream and Italian seasoning. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
  7. Reduce heat to low. Stir in Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth.
  8. Add the fresh spinach to the sauce, stirring until it wilts completely, about 2-3 minutes.
  9. Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet. Spoon the sauce over the chicken.
  10. Simmer for 2 more minutes to heat the chicken through. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For a thicker sauce, simmer the cream mixture for an extra 3-5 minutes before adding the cheese.
  • You can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream, but the sauce will be thinner.
  • Use fresh spinach for the best texture; frozen spinach requires thorough thawing and squeezing to remove excess water.

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