Description
Indulge in this creamy parmesan chicken recipe that’s easy to make and bursting with flavor. Tender chicken breasts are seared to perfection and smothered in a rich, garlicky parmesan sauce with spinach. Serve this dish with your favorite sides for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear chicken until golden and cooked through.
- Make the Sauce: Melt butter, sauté garlic, add broth, cream, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan. Thicken with cornstarch slurry.
- Finish the Dish: Add spinach, return chicken to skillet, and simmer. Serve hot with your choice of sides.
Notes
- Enhance the flavor with sun-dried tomatoes.
- Substitute half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
- Works well with chicken thighs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 770mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
