Creamy Chicken Spinach
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4.9
210 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
241 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Creamy Chicken Spinach
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This tender and juicy chicken breast recipe is made in a creamy garlic spinach sauce thats so flavorful and nutritious.
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Ingredients
For chicken:
- 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Kosher salt and ground pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp smoked or sweet paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
- 2 tbsp parsley chopped
For spinach:
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 tbsp gluten-free flour
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 3/4 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 10 oz baby spinach roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese finely grated
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix all the herbs and spices. Rub the chicken on all sides with the seasoning mixture
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6-7 minutes, on each side, or until golden brown. Set aside on a plate.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl whisk the flour and almond milk until well combined. Set aside.
- Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the preheated pan. Add the onion and saute for 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic and continue to cook for no more than 1 minute. Pour the chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the pan to deglaze. Add the almond milk mixture and whisk to combine.
- Reduce the heat and allow the sauce to simmer for about 3-5 minutes, or until it thickens. Stir in the baby spinach and cook for 2 minutes, just until wilted. Stir in the parmesan cheese and allow the sauce to simmer until the cheese is melted.
- Return the chicken to the pan and continue to cook into the sauce until fully cooked through, around 8-10 minutes more.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and enjoy!
Notes
- use boneless chicken thighs instead of the chicken breast if preferred.
- any oil of choice will work
- milk: we used almond milk but any milk will do the job. You may use 2% milk
- broth: we use low sodium chicken broth but you may use vegetable broth or water. Using water will change the flavor slightly
- Parmesan cheese: we love using parmesan cheese, but you may use light fat cream cheese or any other crumbly cheese like Romano Cheese.
- Spinach: always best to use fresh baby spinach. But if in a pinch you may use frozen spinach, thaw, and drain before use.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1chicken breast
Calories
241kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
78mg
(26%)
Sodium
417mg
(17%)
Potassium
773mg
(22%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
4838IU
(97%)
Vitamin C
20mg
(22%)
Calcium
216mg
(22%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 241 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1chicken breast | |
| Calories | 241kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 417mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 773mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 4838IU | 97% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 216mg | 22% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
210 reviews
Excellent
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