✅ Introduction:
If you’re craving something comforting and flavorful that’s also easy to prepare, this Garlic Butter Chicken with Creamy Spinach Sauce is your go-to dish! Perfect for weeknight dinners, this one-pan recipe brings together juicy chicken breasts, rich garlic butter, and a velvety spinach cream sauce — all in under 30 minutes!
📝 Ingredients:
- 2 large chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 cups fresh spinach
- Optional: chili flakes for a kick
🔪 Instructions:
Serve: Plate with rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta. Enjoy!
Prep the chicken: Slice chicken breasts in half lengthwise to make 4 thinner cutlets. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
Cook the chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high. Sear chicken 4-5 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
Make garlic butter sauce: In the same skillet, add butter and garlic. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Creamy base: Lower heat, stir in cream and Parmesan. Let simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
Add spinach: Stir in spinach and cook until wilted.
Combine: Return chicken to skillet. Spoon sauce over and let simmer 2 minutes.