Creamy Garlic & Parmesan Spinach Chicken
Indulge in our Italian-inspired Creamy Garlic & Parmesan Spinach Chicken. Tender golden chicken breast pieces simmered in a rich, velvety double cream sauce with melted Parmesan and fresh wilted spinach. A perfect, comforting one-pan meal for any evening.
preparation: 10 minutes
making: 20 minutes
total: 30 minutes
servings: 4 portions
nutrition: 635 calories per serving
cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breast, 750g
- 3 garlic cloves
- 40g Parmesan cheese
- 40g butter
- 200g fresh spinach
- a pinch of salt
- a pinch of black pepper
- 250ml double cream
Method
Prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with kitchen paper, then cut them into bite-sized chunks.
Prep the aromatics: Peel and finely mince the garlic. Grate the Parmesan and divide it into two equal portions.
Wilt the spinach: Melt half of the butter in a large pan over a medium heat. Add the spinach and sauté until just wilted. Remove the spinach from the pan and set aside.
Brown the chicken: Melt the remaining butter in the same pan. Add the chicken chunks and fry for 5–6 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.
Season: Stir in the minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Toss well for a minute until the garlic is fragrant and the chicken is evenly coated.
Simmer: Pour in the double cream. Turn the heat down, cover the pan, and simmer gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure the sauce doesn’t catch.
Combine: Fold in half of the Parmesan and the cooked spinach. Continue to cook for a further 5 minutes to allow the flavours to meld and the sauce to thicken.
Serve: Serve immediately, garnishing with the remaining Parmesan. This dish pairs perfectly with fluffy rice, buttery mashed potatoes, or pasta.
