Description
This Chicken and Spinach recipe is a quick yet impressive dish that combines juicy seared chicken breasts with vibrant fresh spinach, all enveloped in a creamy Parmesan sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this meal promises to please everyone at your table. With its delightful flavors and easy preparation, you’ll find yourself making this comforting dish again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 6 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh squeezed)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare your kitchen by clearing space and gathering all ingredients.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sear until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and add minced garlic, stirring until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Toss in fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
- Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice; let simmer for 2 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over it. Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve hot with extra Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 362
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 120mg