Creamy Spinach Artichoke Chicken
Pan seared chicken is smothered in a decadent sauce with spinach and artichokes in this Creamy Spinach Artichoke Chicken. It's a quick simple way to put a gourmet meal on the table any day of the week. Not only is it quick to make, it's made all in one pot so clean up is a breeze.
Servings: 4 People
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts thinly sliced
- 2 Tablespoons Olive oil
- Salt Pepper
Creamy Spinach Artichoke Sauce:
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or half and half
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup spinach chopped
- 1 cup artichokes quartered
Instructions
- In a large skillet add olive oil and cook the chicken on medium high heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until brown on each side and cooked until no longer pink in center. Remove chicken and set aside on a plate.
To make the sauce:
- Add the butter and melt. Add garlic and cook until tender. Whisk in the flour until it thickens. Whisk in chicken broth, heavy cream, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, pepper and salt.
- Add the spinach and artichokes and let simmer until it starts to thicken and spinach wilts. Add the chicken back to the sauce and serve over pasta is desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 465kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 136mg | Sodium: 903mg | Potassium: 755mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 711IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 240mg | Iron: 1mg