Description
A delicious and comforting Smothered Chicken with Creamed Spinach recipe featuring tender chicken breasts cooked to perfection and smothered in a rich, creamy spinach sauce topped with melted mozzarella cheese. This low-carb, keto-friendly dish is perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Creamed Spinach
- 4 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides evenly with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to enhance the flavor.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 6 to 7 minutes per side until they develop a golden-brown crust and are cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Prepare the Creamed Spinach Base: In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, ensuring it does not burn.
- Cook the Spinach: Add the roughly chopped fresh spinach to the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until wilted, stirring occasionally to evenly cook the greens.
- Make the Cream Sauce: Stir in the heavy cream, softened cream cheese, and grated Parmesan cheese. Continue stirring gently until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and bubbly.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the creamed spinach mixture evenly.
- Add Mozzarella and Melt: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of each chicken breast. Cover the skillet and reduce the heat to low. Cook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, or until the mozzarella is fully melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Serve the smothered chicken warm, spooning extra creamed spinach on the side if desired. Enjoy immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For a low-carb meal, serve with cauliflower rice or steamed vegetables to keep it keto-friendly.
- You can substitute frozen spinach (thawed and thoroughly squeezed dry) if fresh spinach is unavailable without compromising flavor.
- Adjust crushed red pepper flakes according to your preferred spice level or omit for a milder dish.
- To ensure even cooking, pound chicken breasts to an even thickness if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
