Creamy Chicken Spinach Skillet
This creamy chicken spinach skillet is a comforting dish that combines tender cooked chicken with wilted spinach in a luscious, garlic-infused cream sauce. The dish is finished with bright lemon juice and Parmesan, resulting in a velvety, vibrant, and satisfying meal ready in under 30 minutes. It’s perfect for turning leftovers into a quick, flavorful dinner with a warm, inviting texture.
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Calories: 350kcal
Servings: 4
Equipment
- Large Skillet
Ingredients
- Cooked chicken diced – 2 cups
- Fresh spinach – 4–5 cups
- Garlic minced – 3 cloves
- Heavy cream or coconut milk – 1 cup
- Lemon juice – 1 tablespoon
- Parmesan cheese grated – 2 tablespoons
- Olive oil – 2 tablespoons
- Salt – to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper – to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant
- Add diced cooked chicken and warm through
- Pour in heavy cream or coconut milk
- Stir gently and bring to a light simmer
- Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted
- Stir in lemon juice and Parmesan cheese
- Season with salt and pepper
- Simmer briefly until sauce thickens slightly
- Serve warm
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 350mg | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 2mg