Best Creamy Sauteed Chicken And Spinach Recipes

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CREAMY SPINACH GARLIC PARMESAN CHICKEN



Creamy spinach garlic Parmesan chicken image

Creamy spinach garlic Parmesan chicken is a delicious, fast and easy dinner recipe. Perfect served over pasta or with a simple side salad.

Provided by Alida Ryder

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 chicken breasts
1 onion (finely chopped)
3-4 garlic cloves (crushed (amount depends on how strong the cloves you are using are) )
6 cups (approximately 200g/7 oz) baby spinach (washed and roughly chopped )
1 cup cream
1 tbsp sour cream
1 tsp lemon juice
salt and pepper (to taste )
½ cup Parmesan cheese (grated )

Steps:

  • Place boneless, skinless chicken breasts between two sheet of parchment paper and thin out with a meat mallet or a rolling pin. Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper.
  • Brown chicken in a large pan or skillet for 5-6 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • Add the onions and garlic to the pan and cook until soft and translucent.
  • Add the spinach and cook until wilted.
  • Pour in the cream, sour cream and lemon juice. Season to taste. Allow the sauce to simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened then add the Parmesan and chicken back to the sauce.
  • Reduce the heat and allow to simmer for 5 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked.
  • Serve with pasta or rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 30 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Sodium 345 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SPINACH-STUFFED CHICKEN POCKETS



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With their creamy filling and delightful crispy crust, these elegant entrees are easy enough for weeknights, yet special enough for company, too. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups fresh baby spinach
2 teaspoons plus 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup garlic-herb spreadable cheese
2/3 cup plus 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute spinach in 2 teaspoons oil until spinach is wilted. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat. Stir in the spreadable cheese, 2/3 cup bread crumbs and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cut a pocket in the thickest part of each chicken breast; fill with spinach mixture. Secure with toothpicks., Place egg in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine the pepper and remaining bread crumbs and salt. Dip chicken in egg, then coat with bread crumb mixture., In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken in remaining oil for 8-10 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Discard toothpicks before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 539 calories, Fat 35g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 182mg cholesterol, Sodium 819mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 41g protein.

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