Description
Prepare to indulge in a comforting meal with this Lemon Parmesan Spinach Chicken. This dish features tender chicken breasts drenched in a creamy, tangy sauce made from fresh lemon juice and rich parmesan cheese, all beautifully complemented by vibrant spinach. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, it comes together in just 30 minutes, making it an effortless yet impressive dinner option. With its delightful flavors and one-pan convenience, this Lemon Parmesan Spinach Chicken is sure to become a staple on your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cups fresh spinach leaves
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. Add chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from the pan.
- In the same pan, sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add chicken broth, lemon juice, and zest; bring to a boil.
- Lower heat and stir in heavy cream, simmering for about five minutes until slightly thickened. Mix in grated parmesan until melted.
- Add spinach to wilt down, then return chicken to the pan, spooning sauce over it. Cover for two minutes.
- Serve garnished with lemon slices and additional parmesan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast (170g)
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 140mg