Creamy Chicken and Spinach
User Reviews
5.0
1,080 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
595 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Creamy Chicken and Spinach
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This creamy chicken and spinach recipe features mozzarella-stuffed chicken breasts that are browned, baked, and simmered in a rich, garlicky spinach sauce for a comforting meal.
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Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 6-7 ounces each
- salt and pepper to taste
- 8 slices mozzarella cheese about 4 ounces total
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach or ½ cup frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and, using a sharp knife, butterfly horizontally (do not cut all the way through). Season with salt and pepper, add two slices of mozzarella, and fold each chicken breast closed.
- In an ovenproof skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken breasts until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer skillet to the oven and roast the chicken for 18-20 minutes.
- While the chicken is roasting, in a medium saucepan melt the butter on medium, then cook garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add flour, stir, and cook for 1 minute.
- While whisking gradually add chicken broth, and whisk until smooth. Add in heavy cream and continue to whisk until thickened and bubbly, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in parmesan and add the spinach. Cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the spinach to wilt.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and add to the saucepan simmering them together for 2 minutes.
- Serve over rice or potatoes.
Notes
- Secure each chicken breast with a toothpick to hold it closed, if desired.
- If using other vegetables in the sauce mixture, such as sliced mushrooms or finely chopped broccoli, it can be cooked in the butter with the garlic and set aside in a bowl. Add it in place of (or along with) the spinach.
- If you don't have an oven-proof pan, transfer the chicken to a baking dish and add 5 to 7 minutes to the cooking time. The chicken should reach 165°F in the thickest part.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
595
(30%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
52g
(104%)
Fat
40g
(62%)
Saturated Fat
21g
(105%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
214mg
(71%)
Sodium
752mg
(31%)
Potassium
814mg
(23%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
2606IU
(52%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
365mg
(37%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 595 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 595 | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 52g | 104% |
| Fat | 40g | 62% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 214mg | 71% |
| Sodium | 752mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 814mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 2606IU | 52% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 365mg | 37% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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1,080 reviews
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