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Smoked Paprika Creamy Chicken and Spinach

Delightful creamy paprika chicken with spinach. Easy to make, elegant, and packed with smoky flavor. Elevate any meal!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Main
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 487
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1.5 lbs
  • 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
  • 6 cups fresh spinach (180g)
  • 1 cup heavy cream (240ml)
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Season both sides of the chicken breasts generously with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
  3. In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tbsp butter and brown the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden.
  4. In another pan, melt the remaining butter over medium heat, add minced garlic, then stir in spinach until wilted. Mix in heavy cream until combined.
  5. Once the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C), pour creamed spinach over it in the baking dish and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
  6. Serve on plates, garnishing with extra creamed spinach.

Nutrition

Calories: 487kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 45gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 154mgSodium: 822mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

Ingredient Swaps: I've definitely tried this with boneless, skinless chicken thighs when I wanted something a little juicier and it worked wonderfully, just adjust the browning time slightly

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