Description
Make this comforting, one-pan creamy garlic chicken dish featuring tender chicken, fresh spinach, and rich Parmesan cheese. It is a reliable weeknight favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 600 g skinless boneless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon cooking sea salt or kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 5–6 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
- ½ cup thickened cream (heavy cream)
- pinch dried chilli flakes (optional)
- ⅓ cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
- 200 g baby leaf spinach
Instructions
- Slice the chicken into large chunks (2-bite sized or 2×2 inch). Add the chicken to a bowl with the salt, thyme, and pepper. Mix to coat evenly.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until just cooked through.
- Set the chicken aside on a plate and cover with foil. Add the garlic to the pan. Cook for 1 minute, stirring often to prevent burning.
- Add the stock and vinegar. Deglaze the pan using a spatula to remove stuck bits. Simmer and reduce for about 1 minute, or until reduced by half.
- Add the cream and chilli flakes and stir. Bring back to a simmer and let it reduce and thicken slightly.
- Add the parmesan cheese and stir until melted through.
- Add the chicken back to the pan, along with the spinach. Cook, stirring and turning everything until the spinach is wilted and the dish is hot.
- Serve over mashed potato, rice, or pasta.
Notes
- Weigh ingredients when a weight is provided for best results.
- This dish pairs well with mashed potato, rice, or pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 140
Keywords: Creamy Garlic Chicken, Spinach, Parmesan, Simple Chicken Recipes, Chicken Breast Dinner Ideas, Quick Dinner Ideas, Healthy Chicken Recipes, Family Dinner Ideas, Skillet Dinner