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Creamy Garlic Skillet Chicken with Spinach Recipe

Creamy Garlic Skillet Chicken with Spinach Recipe

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  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Stovetop
  • Method: Stovetop

Description

Creamy Garlic Skillet Chicken with Spinach is a flavorful dish that combines tender chicken cutlets in a rich, creamy garlic sauce with fresh spinach. Perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner.


Ingredients

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Chicken:

  • 1 pound chicken cutlets
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper, divided
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Sauce:

  • 3 large cloves garlic, grated
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 2 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Season Chicken: Sprinkle chicken cutlets with 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper.
  2. Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until browned and cooked through, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  3. Make Sauce: Add garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds. Increase heat, add wine, and cook until slightly reduced. Stir in spinach, cream, remaining salt, and pepper. Simmer for 2 minutes.
  4. Combine: Return chicken to the pan, coat with the sauce.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cutlet & about 1/4 cup sauce
  • Calories: 299
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 337mg
  • Fat: 17g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Carbohydrates: 3g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 27g
  • Cholesterol: 116mg