Lemon Parmesan Spinach Chicken
Discover how to create a delicious Lemon Parmesan Spinach Chicken that’s creamy and flavorful—perfect for quick dinners. Try it today!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon zest of 1 lemon
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cups fresh spinach leaves
- salt and pepper (for seasoning the chicken)
- additional Parmesan cheese for garnish
- thinly sliced lemon for garnish
Instructions
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the pan.
- In the same pan, sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then add chicken broth, lemon juice, and zest; bring to a boil.
- Lower heat and stir in the heavy cream, simmering for about 5 minutes before adding Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Add spinach until wilted, return chicken to the pan, and spoon sauce over it. Cover and let meld for a couple more minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
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