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Chicken with Spinach

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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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.

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. 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.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and lemon juice until smooth.
  5. Add chopped spinach to the sauce and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted.
  6. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through.
  7. Serve over cooked pasta or rice.

Notes

This dish is perfect for busy weeknights and can be customized with different proteins or greens.
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