Description
This Creamy Garlic Skillet Chicken with Spinach is a quick and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken cutlets cooked in a creamy garlic sauce with fresh spinach. Ideal for a nutritious weeknight dinner, it combines savory flavors with a smooth, rich texture, served in a single skillet for easy cleanup.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound chicken cutlets
Seasonings
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper, divided
Cooking Fat
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Garlic and Liquids
- 3 large cloves garlic, grated
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
Vegetables
- 2 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach
Dairy
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Sprinkle the chicken cutlets evenly with ¼ teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook, turning once, until browned and cooked through, approximately 6 minutes total. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and keep warm.
- Sauté the Garlic: In the same skillet, add grated garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Deglaze and Simmer: Increase the heat to medium-high. Pour in ½ cup white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Allow it to cook until slightly reduced, about 1 minute.
- Add Spinach and Cream: Reduce heat to medium. Stir in the chopped spinach, heavy cream, and the remaining ¼ teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Simmer gently for about 2 minutes until the spinach wilts and the sauce slightly thickens.
- Combine and Serve: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, turning to coat with the sauce and spinach. Cook for an additional minute until heated through. Serve hot with your preferred side.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute other greens like kale or arugula if you prefer not to use spinach.
- For a richer flavor, add a tablespoon of grated Parmesan cheese into the sauce just before serving.
- This dish pairs well with pasta, rice, or cauliflower rice for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheated on the stovetop or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet with ¼ cup sauce
- Calories: 299 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 337mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 116mg
