Description
This creamy garlic skillet chicken with spinach is a quick and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken cutlets with a rich, garlicky sauce and fresh spinach. Perfect for weeknight dinners, it offers a balance of protein and greens in a velvety cream sauce, all cooked to perfection in a single skillet for easy cleanup.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 1 pound chicken cutlets
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
Cooking Sauce and Vegetables
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil <3 large cloves garlic, grated <½ cup dry white wine <2 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach <½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Sprinkle the chicken cutlets evenly with ¼ teaspoon of salt and pepper on both sides. Set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for about 6 minutes, turning once, until browned and cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate and cover to keep warm.
- Sauté Garlic: In the same skillet, add the grated garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- Build the Sauce: Increase the heat to medium-high and pour in the white wine. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring occasionally, until slightly reduced.
- Add Spinach and Cream: Turn the heat back to medium. Add the chopped spinach, heavy cream, and the remaining ¼ teaspoon salt and pepper. Stir well and simmer for 2 minutes until the spinach is wilted and the sauce slightly thickens.
- Combine and Serve: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, turning to coat with the sauce. Heat through for another minute, then serve immediately with your choice of side.
Notes
- Substitute fresh spinach with other greens like kale or arugula for variation.
- Use powdered garlic as a quick substitute, but fresh garlic enhances flavor.
- Serve this dish over pasta, rice, or cauliflower rice to soak up the sauce.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or microwave until warmed through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet with ¼ cup sauce
- Calories: 299 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 337 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 116 mg
