30-Minute Creamy Chicken with Spinach Dinner
A quick and delicious meal featuring tender chicken, fresh spinach, and a rich, creamy sauce, ready in just 30 minutes.
Equipment
- large skillet
- cutting board
- knife
- measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken breasts Cut into bite-sized pieces.
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil For cooking the chicken.
- 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
- 1 cup Heavy cream For the creamy sauce.
- 1 cup Fresh spinach Chopped.
- 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan cheese For flavor and creaminess.
- to taste Salt For seasoning.
- to taste Pepper For seasoning.
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning For added flavor.
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice To brighten the flavors.
- as needed Cooked pasta or rice For serving.
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken pieces, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and lemon juice until smooth.
- Add chopped spinach to the sauce and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through.
- Serve over cooked pasta or rice.
Notes
This dish is perfect for busy weeknights and can be customized with different proteins or greens.