Creamy Spinach Chicken
This Creamy Spinach Chicken recipe features succulent chicken breasts cooked in a creamy spinach sauce, perfect for a comforting meal.
Equipment
- Skillet
- cutting board
- knife
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 4 cloves garlic
Chicken
- 1 pound thin-cut boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3)
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt , plus more as needed
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
Liquids
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Spices
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Fats
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Vegetables
- 1 (5-ounce) package baby spinach (5 packed cups)
For Serving
- Cooked pasta or steamed rice
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until soft.
- Add chicken breasts, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through.
- Sprinkle flour over chicken, stir to coat, then gradually add chicken broth, heavy cream, and sour cream.
- Stir until smooth and simmer until sauce thickens. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Finish with soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve over cooked pasta or rice.
Notes
For a richer flavor, consider adding grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg
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