Creamy Chicken and Spinach
This creamy chicken and spinach recipe features mozzarella-stuffed chicken breasts that are browned, baked, and simmered in a rich, garlicky spinach sauce for a comforting meal.
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Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6-7 ounces each)
- salt and pepper to taste
- 8 slices mozzarella cheese (about 4 ounces total)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach (or ½ cup frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed)
Steps
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Preheat the oven to 425°F.
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Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and, using a sharp knife, butterfly horizontally (do not cut all the way through). Season with salt and pepper, add two slices of mozzarella, and fold each chicken breast closed.
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In an ovenproof skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken breasts until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer skillet to the oven and roast the chicken for 18-20 minutes.
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While the chicken is roasting, in a medium saucepan melt the butter on medium, then cook garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add flour, stir, and cook for 1 minute.
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While whisking gradually add chicken broth, and whisk until smooth. Add in heavy cream and continue to whisk until thickened and bubbly, about 3-4 minutes.
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Stir in parmesan and add the spinach. Cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the spinach to wilt.
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Remove the chicken from the oven and add to the saucepan simmering them together for 2 minutes.
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Serve over rice or potatoes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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