Description
Tender seared chicken simmered in a rich garlic Parmesan cream sauce with fresh spinach, all made in one skillet for an easy comforting meal.
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 ½ pounds)
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 small yellow onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
4 cups baby spinach
1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water optional
Instructions
Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear chicken 5–6 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
In the same pan melt butter and sauté onion until soft. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
Pour in chicken broth and scrape up browned bits.
Stir in cream, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until slightly thickened.
Add spinach and cook until wilted.
Return chicken to skillet and simmer until cooked through, about 6–8 minutes.
Spoon sauce over chicken and serve hot.
Notes
For extra flavor add mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes.
Serve over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes