Creamy Spinach Chicken Dinner

Rich, garlicky, ultra-cozy one-pan comfort

This Creamy Spinach Chicken Dinner is everything a quick comfort meal should be: tender pan-seared chicken, a velvety parmesan cream sauce, and a generous handful of fresh spinach for balance. It’s an easy healthy recipe that tastes indulgent yet comes together in just 30 minutes, making it a perfect fall dinner idea. With golden chicken and a luscious garlic-packed sauce, this dish will instantly become a weeknight favorite.

⏱️ Time Breakdown

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Servings: 4

📝 Ingredients

Seared Chicken

• 1 lb chicken breasts, skinless and boneless (2 large breasts, sliced horizontally)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Creamy Spinach Sauce

• 1.5 cups heavy cream
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
• 4 cups fresh spinach

Garnish

• 3 tablespoons fresh thyme

✨ Kitchen Tools You’ll Need

This recipe doesn’t require fancy gadgets, just a few reliable kitchen basics to keep everything simple and stress free.

• Large high-sided skillet
• Sharp knife
• Cutting board
• Tongs
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Wooden spoon or spatula

Step by Step Beginner Friendly Instructions

1. Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally to create thin cutlets. Season with salt and pepper, then sprinkle with flour and coat both sides.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add olive oil, then place chicken in the pan. Cook 5 minutes on the first side without moving for a deep golden sear.
3. Flip the chicken, reduce heat to low medium, and cook 5 more minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Transfer chicken to a plate. 🔥
4. In the same skillet, pour in the heavy cream and add minced garlic. Bring to a gentle boil, scraping up browned bits for extra flavor.
5. Add shredded Parmesan and lower heat to medium low. Stir 2 to 4 minutes until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens slightly. 😍
6. Add fresh spinach and stir just until it begins to wilt and sink into the sauce. Season with salt and pepper if needed.
7. Return chicken to the pan, spooning sauce over the centers while leaving the edges golden for a pretty presentation.
8. Finish with fresh thyme and a sprinkle of coarse black pepper. 🌿

💡 Pro Tips

• Thin chicken cutlets cook faster and brown more beautifully.
• Use freshly shredded Parmesan for the smoothest, richest sauce.
• Swap spinach for kale or add sun dried tomatoes for variety.
• If the sauce thickens too much, add a splash of cream or broth to loosen it.
• This dish pairs perfectly with pasta, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.

📊 Nutrition Table (Estimated)

🍽️ Conclusion

This Creamy Spinach Chicken Dinner is rich, comforting, and full of garlicky goodness the kind of meal that feels luxurious yet comes together effortlessly. With tender chicken and a silky spinach sauce, it’s a beautiful blend of cozy and fresh that you’ll want to make again and again. Enjoy every creamy, golden bite!

Creamy Spinach Chicken Dinner

This Creamy Spinach Chicken Dinner features tender pan-seared chicken in a rich parmesan cream sauce, complemented by fresh spinach for a comforting and healthy weeknight meal.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 4 servings

Calories 573 kcal

Ingredients

  

Seared Chicken

• 1 lb chicken breasts, skinless and boneless (2 large breasts, sliced horizontally)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Creamy Spinach Sauce

• 1.5 cups heavy cream
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
• 4 cups fresh spinach

Garnish

• 3 tablespoons fresh thyme

Instructions

 

Preparation

• Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally to create thin cutlets. Season with salt and pepper, then sprinkle with flour and coat both sides.

Cooking Chicken

• Heat a large skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add olive oil, then place chicken in the pan. Cook for 5 minutes on the first side without moving for a deep golden sear.
• Flip the chicken, reduce heat to low-medium, and cook for 5 more minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Transfer chicken to a plate.

Making the Sauce

• In the same skillet, pour in the heavy cream and add minced garlic. Bring to a gentle boil, scraping up browned bits for extra flavor.
• Add shredded Parmesan and lower heat to medium-low. Stir for 2 to 4 minutes until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens slightly.
• Add fresh spinach and stir just until it begins to wilt and sink into the sauce. Season with salt and pepper if needed.

Assembly

• Return chicken to the pan, spooning sauce over the centers while leaving the edges golden for a pretty presentation.
• Finish with fresh thyme and a sprinkle of coarse black pepper.

Notes

Thin chicken cutlets cook faster and brown more beautifully. Use freshly shredded Parmesan for the smoothest, richest sauce. Swap spinach for kale or add sun-dried tomatoes for variety. If the sauce thickens too much, add a splash of cream or broth to loosen it. This dish pairs perfectly with pasta, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.

Keyword Comfort Food, Creamy Spinach Chicken, Easy Recipe, Healthy Dinner, One-Pan Meal