Creamy Spinach Chicken Skillet – Easy Recipes for Dinner
Tender chicken breasts cooked in a rich, creamy spinach sauce make this one of the best easy recipes for dinner.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 5 ounces baby spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook 6–7 minutes per side, or until golden and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant and translucent, about 2–3 minutes.
- Add the spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top. Let simmer for 2–3 more minutes until heated through.
- Serve warm with your favorite side dish.