Creamy Spinach Garlic Chicken – Rich, Comforting & Weeknight-Perfect

🎉 Introduction

This Creamy Spinach Garlic Chicken is the kind of recipe that turns simple ingredients into pure comfort. Tender chicken cutlets are lightly coated, pan-seared until golden, then simmered in a luscious garlic cream sauce with wilted spinach. The result is a dish that feels restaurant-quality, yet comes together easily in one pan.

Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, this recipe balances richness with freshness. The garlic brings depth, the spinach adds color and nutrients, and the creamy sauce ties everything together beautifully. If you love creamy chicken recipes, easy skillet dinners, and comfort food with a fresh twist, this one will quickly become a favorite.

🧰 Equipment Needed

• Large skillet or sauté pan
• Shallow bowl (for flour)
• Knife and cutting board
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Tongs or spatula

Tip: A wide skillet helps the sauce reduce evenly and coat the chicken perfectly.

🛒 Ingredients

Protein

• 4 chicken cutlets

Vegetables & Aromatics

• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups fresh spinach

Liquids

• ¼ cup chicken broth

Creamy Base

• 1 cup half-and-half
• 2 tablespoons butter

Coating

• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Fats

• 2–3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Seasoning

• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper

Ingredient Notes:

• Chicken cutlets cook quickly and stay tender.
• Half-and-half creates a creamy sauce without being too heavy.
• Spinach adds freshness and balances the richness.

👩‍🍳 Directions

Step 1: Season and Coat the Chicken

• Pat chicken cutlets dry with paper towels.
• Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
• Lightly dredge each cutlet in flour, shaking off excess.

Step 2: Sear the Chicken

• Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add chicken cutlets in a single layer.
• Cook for 3–4 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through.
• Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.

Step 3: Build the Garlic Base

• Reduce heat to medium.
• Add butter to the same skillet.
• Once melted, add minced garlic.
• Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant (do not brown).

Step 4: Create the Creamy Sauce

• Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits.
• Stir in half-and-half.
• Simmer gently for 3–4 minutes, until slightly thickened.

Step 5: Add Spinach

• Add fresh spinach to the skillet.
• Stir until wilted, about 1–2 minutes.

Step 6: Return the Chicken

• Place chicken cutlets back into the skillet.
• Spoon sauce over the top.
• Simmer for 2–3 minutes to heat through and meld flavors.

Step 7: Final Taste

• Taste and adjust salt and black pepper if needed.
• Remove from heat and let rest for 2 minutes before serving.

🍽️ Servings & Timing

• Servings: 4
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: About 30 minutes

A quick, comforting dinner ready in half an hour.

🧊 Storage & Reheating

Storage

• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days

Reheating

• Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat
• Add a splash of milk or broth if sauce thickens

Tip: Avoid high heat to keep the sauce smooth.

🥄 Variations

• Extra Garlic Flavor
  • Add 1–2 more garlic cloves
• Extra Creamy
  • Use heavy cream instead of half-and-half
• Low-Carb Option
  • Skip flour coating and serve with vegetables
• Cheesy Finish
  • Stir in a little grated Parmesan at the end
• Herb Boost
  • Add fresh parsley before serving

❓ 10 FAQs

1. Can I use chicken breasts instead of cutlets?
   Yes, slice them thin for even cooking.
2. Is this recipe kid-friendly?
   Yes, mild and creamy.
3. Does the sauce thicken naturally?
   Yes, from the flour coating and simmering.
4. Can I make it ahead of time?
   Best fresh, but reheats well.
5. Is this dish gluten-free?
   No, due to flour (can use gluten-free flour).
6. Can I add mushrooms?
   Yes, sauté them with garlic.
7. What pairs well with this dish?
   Rice, vegetables, or low-carb sides.
8. Can I freeze it?
   Not recommended due to cream sauce.
9. Does spinach overpower the dish?
   No, it balances the creaminess.
10. Can I double the recipe?
    Yes, use a larger skillet.

🏁 Conclusion

This creamy spinach garlic chicken is everything a comfort meal should be—rich, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying. With golden chicken cutlets and a silky garlic cream sauce, it transforms everyday ingredients into a dish that feels special without being complicated.

Perfect for weeknights or relaxed dinners, this recipe proves that simple cooking can still be deeply delicious. Once you try it, it’s sure to become a repeat favorite.

Adam

Creamy Spinach Garlic Chicken – Rich, Comforting & Weeknight-Perfect

This Creamy Spinach Garlic Chicken is the kind of recipe that turns simple ingredients into pure comfort. Tender chicken cutlets are lightly coated, pan-seared until golden, then simmered in a luscious garlic cream sauce with wilted spinach. The result is a dish that feels restaurant-quality, yet comes together easily in one pan. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, this recipe balances richness with freshness. The garlic brings depth, the spinach adds color and nutrients, and the creamy sauce ties everything together beautifully. If you love creamy chicken recipes, easy skillet dinners, and comfort food with a fresh twist, this one will quickly become a favorite.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Protein

• 4 chicken cutlets

Vegetables & Aromatics

• 4 garlic cloves minced
• 2 cups fresh spinach

Liquids

• ¼ cup chicken broth

Creamy Base

• 1 cup half-and-half
• 2 tablespoons butter

Coating

• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Fats

• 2 –3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Seasoning

• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper

Ingredient Notes:

• Chicken cutlets cook quickly and stay tender.
• Half-and-half creates a creamy sauce without being too heavy.
• Spinach adds freshness and balances the richness.

Equipment

• Large skillet or sauté pan
• Shallow bowl (for flour)
• Knife and cutting board
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Tongs or spatula
• Tip: A wide skillet helps the sauce reduce evenly and coat the chicken perfectly.

Method

 

Step 1: Season and Coat the Chicken

1. Pat chicken cutlets dry with paper towels.
2. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
3. Lightly dredge each cutlet in flour, shaking off excess.

Step 2: Sear the Chicken

1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add chicken cutlets in a single layer.
3. Cook for 3–4 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through.
4. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.

Step 3: Build the Garlic Base

1. Reduce heat to medium.
2. Add butter to the same skillet.
3. Once melted, add minced garlic.
4. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant (do not brown).

Step 4: Create the Creamy Sauce

1. Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits.
2. Stir in half-and-half.
3. Simmer gently for 3–4 minutes, until slightly thickened.

Step 5: Add Spinach

1. Add fresh spinach to the skillet.
2. Stir until wilted, about 1–2 minutes.

Step 6: Return the Chicken

1. Place chicken cutlets back into the skillet.
2. Spoon sauce over the top.
3. Simmer for 2–3 minutes to heat through and meld flavors.

Step 7: Final Taste

1. Taste and adjust salt and black pepper if needed.
2. Remove from heat and let rest for 2 minutes before serving.

Notes

🧊 Storage & Reheating

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days

Reheating

Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat

Add a splash of milk or broth if sauce thickens

Tip: Avoid high heat to keep the sauce smooth.

🥄 Variations

Extra Garlic Flavor

Add 1–2 more garlic cloves

Extra Creamy

Use heavy cream instead of half-and-half

Low-Carb Option

Skip flour coating and serve with vegetables

Cheesy Finish

Stir in a little grated Parmesan at the end

Herb Boost

Add fresh parsley before serving

❓ 10 FAQs

Can I use chicken breasts instead of cutlets?
Yes, slice them thin for even cooking.

Is this recipe kid-friendly?
Yes, mild and creamy.

Does the sauce thicken naturally?
Yes, from the flour coating and simmering.

Can I make it ahead of time?
Best fresh, but reheats well.

Is this dish gluten-free?
No, due to flour (can use gluten-free flour).

Can I add mushrooms?
Yes, sauté them with garlic.

What pairs well with this dish?
Rice, vegetables, or low-carb sides.

Can I freeze it?
Not recommended due to cream sauce.

Does spinach overpower the dish?
No, it balances the creaminess.

Can I double the recipe?
Yes, use a larger skillet.

🏁 Conclusion

This creamy spinach garlic chicken is everything a comfort meal should be—rich, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying. With golden chicken cutlets and a silky garlic cream sauce, it transforms everyday ingredients into a dish that feels special without being complicated.

Perfect for weeknights or relaxed dinners, this recipe proves that simple cooking can still be deeply delicious. Once you try it, it’s sure to become a repeat favorite.