Description
Creamy Dijon Chicken Breast with Spinach (One-Skillet) is a delightful and comforting dish that brings rich flavors to your dinner table in just 35 minutes. This easy-to-make recipe features tender chicken breasts seared to perfection, smothered in a creamy Dijon sauce with vibrant fresh spinach. The one-skillet preparation not only simplifies cooking but also makes cleanup a breeze, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or when you want to impress guests. Enjoy this flavorful meal served over rice or pasta, and savor every bite of the creamy goodness that pairs beautifully with a side salad or crusty bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; sear chicken until golden brown, then remove.
- Sauté minced garlic in the same skillet until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth, heavy cream, and Dijon mustard; simmer until slightly thickened.
- Stir in fresh spinach and parmesan cheese until wilted.
- Return chicken to the skillet and cook until fully cooked through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 384
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 137mg