Description
This quick and flavorful Creamy Garlic Skillet Chicken with Spinach recipe features tender chicken cutlets cooked in a rich garlic and white wine cream sauce with fresh spinach, making a perfect weeknight dinner ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 pound chicken cutlets
- ½ teaspoon salt, divided
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Sauce
- 3 large cloves garlic, grated or minced
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 2 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Sprinkle the chicken cutlets evenly on both sides with ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon ground pepper. Set aside to season while you heat the pan.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken cutlets and cook for about 3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through, approximately 6 minutes total. Remove the chicken from the skillet and place on a plate, keeping warm.
- Sauté the Garlic: In the same skillet, add the grated or minced garlic. Stir constantly and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned, to release its full flavor.
- Deglaze with Wine: Increase heat to medium-high and pour in the ½ cup dry white wine to deglaze the skillet. Stir and cook until the wine has reduced slightly, about 1 minute, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Add Spinach and Cream: Reduce heat back to medium. Stir in 2 cups of coarsely chopped fresh spinach, ½ cup heavy cream, and the remaining ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon ground pepper. Simmer the sauce for 2 minutes until the spinach is wilted and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Combine and Serve: Return the cooked chicken cutlets to the skillet. Turn them in the creamy spinach and garlic sauce to coat evenly. Serve immediately for a warm, creamy, and flavorful meal.
Notes
- Use fresh spinach for best flavor and texture; you can substitute baby spinach if preferred.
- Dry white wine like Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio complements the sauce well but you can use chicken broth as an alcohol-free substitute.
- Grated garlic releases more flavor quickly; mince finely if grating is not an option.
- Make sure not to overcook the chicken to keep it tender and juicy.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with rice, pasta, or crusty bread to soak up the creamy sauce.
