Description
A creamy and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken cooked in a rich sauce with fresh spinach, shallots, and aromatic vegetables. Perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Sauce:
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced (or substitute with tomatoes)
- 4 cups fresh spinach (or 1 cup frozen, thawed and drained)
- 1/4 cup chicken broth (or dry white wine)
- 1/2 cup cream cheese (or reduced-fat version)
- 1/2 cup half-and-half or heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pound the chicken to an even thickness and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Dredge in flour.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté the Aromatics: In the same skillet, cook shallots and garlic until fragrant. Add bell pepper and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Add the Spinach: Stir in fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
- Make the Creamy Sauce: Add chicken broth or wine, then stir in cream cheese, half-and-half, and Parmesan. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
- Combine: Return chicken to skillet and spoon sauce over it. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh herbs and serve with pasta, rice, or bread.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using sun-dried tomatoes or olives.
- Adjust the thickness of the sauce by adding more broth or cream as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg