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One-Pan Creamy Spinach Chicken Skillet

Delicious Creamy Garlic Chicken with Spinach Skillet! Tender chicken in a rich sauce. An easy creamy spinach chicken skillet recipe for any night.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken breasts or thighs boneless, skinless
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • fresh parsley or additional Parmesan Optional, for garnish

Method
 

  1. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear in a skillet until golden and cooked through.
  2. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
  3. Sauté garlic in the same skillet until fragrant.
  4. Add heavy cream, chicken broth, and Parmesan, stirring to create a creamy sauce.
  5. Return the chicken to the skillet and add fresh spinach, cooking just until wilted.
  6. Optionally, garnish with fresh parsley or extra Parmesan.
  7. Serve hot with rice, pasta, or orzo.

Notes

Ingredient Swap: I often use boneless, skinless chicken thighs for this recipe, finding they stay incredibly juicy and forgiving if I get distracted for a moment.
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