Description
Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken with Spinach is a comforting and flavorful dish that’s perfect for any occasion. This recipe features tender, juicy chicken breasts enveloped in a luscious garlic butter sauce, complemented by vibrant, nutrient-rich spinach. Ideal for busy weeknights or special family gatherings, this dish is quick to prepare and pairs beautifully with pasta or rice, making it a go-to favorite that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by mincing the garlic and seasoning the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Sear the chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet; sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and add another 2 tablespoons of butter. Stir well to combine.
- Add the fresh spinach to the sauce and cook until wilted (about 2 minutes).
- Return the seared chicken to the skillet, coating it in the creamy sauce. Serve hot over rice or pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 165mg