Description
Creamy Spinach Chicken with Extra-Garlicky Sauce is a cozy, one-pan dish featuring tender chicken cutlets simmered in a rich, creamy garlic sauce with wilted spinach. It’s easy to make, packed with flavor, and perfect for serving over pasta or rice.
Ingredients
- 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 pound thin-cut boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 5 ounces baby spinach
- Cooked pasta or steamed rice, for serving
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper. Dredge lightly in flour, shaking off excess.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook half the chicken for about 1 1/2 minutes per side until lightly golden. Transfer to a plate and repeat with remaining chicken.
- In a bowl, whisk together chicken broth, heavy cream, sour cream, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Add butter and sliced onion to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often, until onion softens and begins to brown.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the cream mixture and stir well. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- Add baby spinach gradually, stirring until wilted.
- Return chicken and any juices to skillet. Increase heat to medium-high and cook for 4–5 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and coated in sauce.
- Serve hot over pasta or rice.
Notes
- Use fresh spinach for best texture and flavor.
- To lighten the dish, replace some cream with more chicken broth.
- Mushrooms or cheese can be added for variation.
- Store leftovers for up to 4 days; reheat gently with a splash of broth or cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (of 4)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
