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Creamy Spinach Chicken Skillet with Parmesan

Golden seared chicken pieces swimming in a rich, creamy spinach and parmesan sauce in a black skillet.
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Prepare a simple, flavorful one-pan chicken dish featuring tender chicken breasts coated in a rich garlic Parmesan cream sauce with fresh spinach.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 5 ounces fresh spinach
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning

Instructions

  1. Season the cut chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Do not let the garlic burn.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let the broth simmer and reduce slightly 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. Gradually stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth. Stir constantly to prevent the cheese from clumping.
  7. Add the fresh spinach to the sauce. Stir until the spinach wilts down, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  8. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Toss to coat the chicken evenly in the creamy sauce.
  9. Serve immediately, topped with extra Parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • To keep the sauce from breaking, make sure the heat is low when you add the Parmesan cheese and stir continuously. Do not let the sauce boil once the cheese is added.
  • This dish pairs well with pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the extra sauce.
  • For a variation, add 1/2 cup of sun-dried tomatoes along with the spinach.

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