Description
This Creamy Spinach Chicken recipe features tender baked chicken breasts smothered in a rich, creamy sauce with fresh spinach and Parmesan cheese. It’s an easy yet elegant dish perfect for a family dinner or special occasion, combining simple ingredients into a flavorful and comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Creamy Spinach Sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Season chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides generously with salt and pepper to enhance flavor.
- Partially bake the chicken: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the seasoned chicken breasts in a baking dish and bake for about 15 minutes, until the chicken is partially cooked but not fully done.
- Add cream and spinach: Remove the baking dish from the oven and pour the heavy cream evenly over the chicken. Distribute the chopped spinach and sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese on top.
- Finish baking: Return the dish to the oven and bake for another 20 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbling and the chicken is cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add minced garlic or a pinch of nutmeg to the cream mixture.
- Use fresh spinach for best texture and taste; frozen spinach can be used but should be thawed and drained well.
- This dish pairs well with pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the creamy sauce.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt, but this will change the creaminess slightly.
