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Joe Rooney

Creamy Spinach Chicken Easy Weeknight Dinner Recipe

This Creamy Spinach Chicken is a delightful, easy dinner option perfect for a weeknight meal. Featuring tender, seasoned chicken cutlets enveloped in a smooth, garlicky spinach sauce, it’s a simple chicken recipe ideal for family dinner or any night you crave a creamy chicken dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 281
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces chicken cutlets thinly sliced
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • vegetable oil
  • 4 tbsp all purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic smashed
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups spinach

Method
 

  1. Lightly season the chicken cutlets with salt and black pepper on both sides, then dust them evenly with 2 tablespoons of flour.
  2. Warm a large skillet over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil. Lay the chicken cutlets in the pan without crowding them and cook each side until they develop a gentle golden sear.
  3. Remove the chicken once it cooks through to an internal temperature of 165℉, taking care not to overcook.
  4. Turn the heat to medium and melt the butter in the same skillet, then add the smashed garlic and cook until fragrant.
  5. Whisk in 2 tablespoons of flour, then gradually pour in the half and half along with the chicken broth, stirring constantly to avoid lumps and bring the mixture to a boil.
  6. After the sauce thickens, fold in the fresh spinach until it wilts and blends smoothly.
  7. Return the chicken to the pan, coating each piece thoroughly with the creamy spinach sauce, then take the skillet off the heat promptly to keep the chicken tender.
  8. Dish up the creamy spinach chicken and serve immediately for a cozy, satisfying meal.

Notes

  • If chicken cutlets aren’t available, slice chicken breasts thinly lengthwise to use as a substitute. This recipe was updated to use 2 tablespoons of flour instead of 1/2 cup based on feedback and retesting.