Description
Creamy Garlic Chicken with Spinach is a comforting skillet meal made with tender chicken cutlets, fresh spinach, and a rich garlic cream sauce. This recipe delivers bold flavor with simple ingredients and comes together quickly, making it perfect for busy weeknights or relaxed family dinners.
Ingredients
One pound chicken cutlets evenly sliced
One teaspoon fine sea salt divided
One teaspoon ground black pepper divided
One tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Three large garlic cloves finely grated
Half cup white grape juice or chicken broth
Two cups fresh spinach coarsely chopped
Half cup heavy cream
Optional paprika or Italian seasoning for added depth
Instructions
1. Pat the chicken cutlets dry and season both sides with half of the salt and pepper
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until lightly shimmering
3. Add the chicken cutlets in a single layer and cook until lightly golden on both sides
4. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and keep warm
5. Lower the heat slightly and add the grated garlic to the same skillet
6. Stir continuously until fragrant without browning
7. Increase heat slightly and pour in the grape juice or chicken broth
8. Scrape the skillet to release flavorful browned bits and let the liquid reduce slightly
9. Reduce heat to medium and add the chopped spinach
10. Stir gently until the spinach begins to wilt
11. Pour in the heavy cream and add remaining salt and pepper
12. Simmer gently until the sauce thickens slightly
13. Return the chicken to the skillet and coat well with the sauce
14. Allow everything to simmer briefly so the flavors come together
15. Remove from heat and serve warm
Notes
Use evenly sized chicken cutlets to ensure consistent cooking
Room temperature cream helps prevent the sauce from separating
Fresh spinach provides the best texture but frozen spinach can be used if fully drained
Garlic can be adjusted based on personal taste preference
If the sauce thickens too much add a small splash of broth to loosen it
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American