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One-Pan Creamy Chicken and Spinach

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One-Pan Creamy Chicken and Spinach is a rich and comforting dish featuring juicy chicken in a garlic-parmesan cream sauce with tender spinach. Ready in under 35 minutes, it’s a quick and satisfying meal with easy cleanup.

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 4 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or a mix of thyme, basil, oregano)
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning on both sides.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sear chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and keep warm.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté onion until soft (2–3 minutes), then add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the pan.
  5. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Let it thicken slightly (2–3 minutes).
  6. Add parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
  7. Toss in spinach and cook until wilted.
  8. Return chicken to the pan and spoon sauce over the top. Simmer together for 2–3 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
  • Half-and-half can be substituted for a lighter sauce, though it may be thinner.
  • Frozen spinach works—just thaw and squeeze out excess moisture.
  • Add white wine for acidity or mushrooms/sun-dried tomatoes for added depth.
  • Best served fresh; not recommended for freezing due to sauce separation.

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