Description
Indulge in the creamy comfort of Irresistible Creamy Chicken, a dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a rich, velvety sauce infused with garlic and Parmesan. Perfect for cozy family dinners or impressing guests at special occasions, this recipe is both simple to prepare and packed with flavor. Serve it over pasta or with crusty bread to soak up every last drop of deliciousness!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Season both sides of chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; sear chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken; add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Stir in spinach until wilted.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth; mix well. Add Italian seasoning and simmer gently.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted, return chicken to skillet, allowing it to absorb the sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt. Enhance flavor by adding sun-dried tomatoes or fresh herbs. To ensure juiciness, use a meat thermometer and allow the chicken to rest before slicing.