Creamy spinach garlic Parmesan chicken
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4.6
Creamy spinach garlic Parmesan chicken
Description
The recipe starts by pounding chicken breasts to an even thickness and seasoning them with salt and pepper. The chicken is browned on both sides in a skillet and set aside. Onions and garlic are sautéed in the same pan until softened, then spinach is added and cooked until wilted.
A mixture of heavy cream, sour cream, and lemon juice is added to the pan along with seasoning. The sauce simmers until it thickens slightly, after which grated Parmesan cheese and the chicken breasts are returned to the pan to finish cooking gently. The chicken absorbs the flavors, and the sauce develops a creamy texture with a balance of fresh lemon, garlic, and cheesy notes.
This dish can be served with pasta or rice, which complement the rich sauce and soak up the flavorful juices. It works well as a hearty main course suitable for family meals or a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 3-4 garlic crushed (amount depends on how strong the cloves you are using are, cloves
- 6 cups (approximately 200g/7 oz) baby spinach washed and roughly chopped
- 1 cup cream heavy or whipping cream
- 1 tbsp sour cream
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
Instructions
- Place boneless, skinless chicken breasts between two sheet of parchment paper and thin out with a meat mallet or a rolling pin. Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper.
- Brown chicken in a large pan or skillet for 5-6 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Add the onions and garlic to the pan and cook until soft and translucent.
- Add the spinach and cook until wilted.
- Pour in the cream, sour cream and lemon juice. Season to taste. Allow the sauce to simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened then add the Parmesan and chicken back to the sauce.
- Reduce the heat and allow to simmer for 5 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Serve with pasta or rice.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 284 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 284kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 115mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 345mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 508mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 435IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 189mg | 19% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
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