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Creamy Spinach Chicken

Creamy Spinach Chicken: 5 Steps to a Delightful Dinner


  • Author: Yale Zapata
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A rich and creamy dish featuring tender chicken cutlets and fresh spinach.


Ingredients

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  • 4 pieces chicken cutlets thinly sliced
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • vegetable oil
  • 4 tbsp all purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic smashed
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups spinach

Instructions

  1. Season chicken cutlets with salt and pepper. Coat both sides with 2 tbsp of flour.
  2. Heat large skillet with vegetable oil on medium high heat. Place chicken cutlets in skillet without overlapping.
  3. Sear cutlets on one side until they brown slightly. Flip and sear on the other side.
  4. Once chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165℉, remove from skillet.
  5. Lower heat to medium and add butter and smashed garlic.
  6. Once garlic is fragrant, add 2 tbsp flour, half and half, and chicken broth. Stir continuously to dissolve flour and bring sauce to a boil.
  7. Once sauce thickens, add spinach and fold it into the sauce.
  8. Return chicken cutlets to skillet and coat each piece with sauce. Remove from heat after a minute.
  9. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • If you can’t find chicken cutlet, slice chicken breast lengthwise into two thin pieces.
  • Recipe was updated to 2 tbsp of flour instead of 1/2 cup based on feedback and retesting.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 281
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 571mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0.2g
  • Carbohydrates: 7g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 27g
  • Cholesterol: 109mg

Keywords: Creamy Spinach Chicken