Description
Bright, comforting, and quick, this Lemon Spinach Parmesan Chicken delivers a restaurant-worthy dinner with minimal fuss.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 lemon (about 1 teaspoon)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cups fresh spinach leaves
- Optional: extra Parmesan and lemon slices for garnish
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Instructions
- 1. Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness (about ½ inch) and season with salt and pepper.
- 2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- 3. Remove chicken and set aside. In the same pan, add garlic and cook until fragrant. Add chicken broth, lemon juice, and zest; simmer.
- 4. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce thickens.
- 5. Add spinach to the sauce, stirring until wilted.
- 6. Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over it, and simmer for a few minutes before serving.