Description
Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with Lemon Parmesan Spinach Chicken, a dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a creamy lemon parmesan sauce and vibrant fresh spinach. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, delivering rich flavors in just under 30 minutes. With bright notes of lemon and the savory taste of parmesan, this dish is sure to impress your family and guests alike. Serve it alongside rice, pasta, or a fresh salad for a complete meal that looks as good as it tastes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper (for seasoning)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 lemon
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cups fresh spinach leaves
Instructions
- Begin by pounding the chicken breasts to an even thickness; season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for about 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown, then set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then add chicken broth, lemon juice, and zest. Bring to a boil.
- Lower the heat, stir in heavy cream, simmer for about 5 minutes, then add grated parmesan cheese until melted.
- Add fresh spinach to the sauce until wilted; return the chicken to the pan and spoon sauce over top. Cook for another 2 minutes.
- Garnish with sliced lemon and extra parmesan before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 150mg