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Creamy Garlic Skillet Chicken with Spinach

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This creamy garlic skillet chicken with spinach is a quick and comforting one-pan meal. Juicy seared chicken breasts are simmered in a rich garlic-parmesan sauce with tender baby spinach, perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved horizontally
  • ½ teaspoon salt, divided
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • ¼ cup half-and-half
  • 3 cups baby spinach
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
  2. Reduce heat to medium. Add garlic to the skillet and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
  3. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and half-and-half. Bring to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Stir in spinach and cook until wilted, about 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in Parmesan and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
  5. Return the chicken to the skillet and turn to coat with the sauce. Cook until heated through, about 1 to 2 minutes. Serve warm.

Notes

  • To make it lower in fat, use low-fat milk instead of half-and-half.
  • Pair with rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta for a complete meal.
  • For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.

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