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Creamy Spinach and Artichoke Chicken
This creamy spinach and artichoke chicken is a quick and easy meal of seared chicken breasts in a simple yet flavor packed sauce. You can have a restaurant quality dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 408 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts approximately 1 ¼ pounds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt divided
- ¾ teaspoon black pepper divided
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts coarsely chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts on both sides with ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper.
- Place the chicken in the pan and cook for 5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and place on a plate; cover to keep warm.
- Wipe out the pan with a paper towel.
- Melt the butter in the pan and add the garlic; cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the flour to the pan and stir until thoroughly combined with the garlic mixture.
- Pour the chicken broth into the pan. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly.
- Add the heavy cream and simmer, stirring constantly, until sauce is just thickened, 3-4 minutes.
- Add the artichoke hearts, spinach leaves, and remaining salt and pepper to the pan. Cook for 2-3 more minutes or until spinach is wilted.
- Return the chicken to the pan and simmer for 2 minutes or until warmed through. Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
408
(20%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Cholesterol
140mg
(47%)
Sodium
1065mg
(44%)
Potassium
569mg
(16%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Vitamin A
2850IU
(57%)
Vitamin C
21.3mg
(24%)
Calcium
62mg
(6%)
Iron
1.5mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 408
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 408 | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 140mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 1065mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 569mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 2850IU | 57% |
| Vitamin C | 21.3mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.