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creamy garlic chicken delight

Indulgent Creamy Garlic Chicken

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This velvety creamy garlic chicken features tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich parmesan sauce with bright tomatoes and wilted spinach. Ready in under 30 minutes, this restaurant-worthy dish delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup spinach
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 large tomato chopped
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese freshly grated preferred
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Season the thinly sliced chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add to the hot skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through.
  3. Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
  4. In the same skillet with the chicken drippings, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth, then add garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
  6. Pour in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, whisking constantly until the sauce begins to thicken, about 3-5 minutes.
  7. Add the chopped tomato and spinach to the sauce, stirring until the spinach begins to wilt.
  8. Return the chicken to the skillet, nestling the pieces into the sauce.
  9. Sprinkle the parmesan cheese over everything and continue stirring until the cheese has completely melted and the sauce coats the chicken evenly.
  10. Serve immediately while hot and creamy.

Nutrition

Calories: 485kcal

Notes

For the best flavor, use freshly minced garlic rather than pre-minced from a jar. If you prefer darker meat, boneless chicken thighs work beautifully in this recipe as well.
This dish pairs wonderfully with pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce. Any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and often taste even better the next day as the flavors continue to develop.

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