Best 9 Chicken Baked In A Spinach Cream Sauce Recipes

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Looking for a delectable and flavorful dish that combines the tender texture of chicken with the creamy richness of a spinach sauce? Look no further than chicken baked in a spinach cream sauce. This mouthwatering dish is a culinary masterpiece that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. Whether you're a seasoned chef or just starting to explore the world of cooking, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends with its delightful flavors and elegant presentation.

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CREAMY CHICKEN WITH SPINACH



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This is super-simple chicken dish in a cream sauce with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes. Serve over pasta or rice.

Provided by KKraft

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
¾ cup chicken broth
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 ½ cups chopped fresh spinach
¾ cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken until no longer pink in the middle, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  • Pour cream and chicken broth into the skillet. Add garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese. Whisk over medium-high heat until sauce starts to thicken, about 5 minutes. Add spinach and sun dried tomatoes and simmer until spinach starts to wilt, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Return chicken to sauce in the skillet and heat through, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 657.6 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Cholesterol 233.5 mg, Fat 48.7 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 45.2 g, SaturatedFat 25.3 g, Sodium 787.3 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

CREAMED SPINACH CHICKEN



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This is the weeknight dinner of your dreams from Delish.com.

Categories     dinner     Creamed Spinach Chicken     easy dinner recipes     baby spinach     creamy chicken     weeknight dinners     chicken

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tsp. paprika
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
10 oz. baby spinach
1 c. heavy cream
3/4 c. low-sodium chicken broth
1 c. shredded mozzarella
1/2 c. freshly grated parmesan
Crusty bread, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil. Season chicken with paprika, salt, and pepper and cook until golden and no longer pink, 8 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
  • Heat remaining tablespoon oil. Add onion and cook until soft, 5 minutes, then add garlic and cook 1 minute more. Add spinach, in batches, until wilted.
  • Pour over heavy cream and chicken broth and simmer 3 minutes. Add mozzarella and Parmesan and stir until melted, then return chicken to skillet and simmer 5 minutes.
  • Serve creamed spinach spooned over chicken with bread, if using.

EASY CHICKEN BREASTS RECIPE WITH CREAMED SPINACH SAUCE



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Perfectly pan seared chicken breasts smothered with a wonderfully rich and creamy spinach sauce. This easy chicken breasts recipe is a fantastic low carb, Keto-friendly dinner, and it comes together super fast!

Provided by Katerina | Diethood

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon olive oil
salt and fresh ground pepper, (to taste)
1/2 teaspoon smoked or sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion, (diced)
3 garlic cloves, (minced)
3/4 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
10 ounces baby spinach
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Rub the chicken breasts with 1 teaspoon olive oil and season with salt, pepper, paprika garlic powder, basil, and rosemary.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for 8 minutes, or until chicken is easy to move and edges are opaque.
  • Flip over; cover the pan, and lower heat to medium-low. Continue to cook for 10 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet, cover, and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add diced onions and cook over medium heat for 3 minutes, or until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
  • Add chicken broth and scrape up the pieces stuck at the bottom of the pan. Stir in the heavy cream and let simmer for a couple minutes.
  • Add baby spinach; cook for a minute, or until just wilted. Melt in the parmesan cheese.
  • Return chicken breasts to the skillet to simmer with the sauce for about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 7 ounces, Calories 490 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 33 g, Fat 36 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Cholesterol 165 mg, Sodium 416 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g

CHICKEN SPINACH BAKE



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A good friend shared this recipe with me years ago, and I've used it often. With the creamy sauce and lovely look of this dish, even people who aren't very fond of spinach seem to enjoy it served this way. -Sue Braunschweig, Delafield, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed
3 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon onion salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
3/4 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
16 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
Salt and pepper to taste
5 tablespoons butter, melted
CHEESE SAUCE:
6 tablespoons butter, divided
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups whole milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms

Steps:

  • Drain and squeeze out excess moisture from spinach. Beat eggs, onion salt and nutmeg. Add spinach and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese; mix well. Combine bread crumbs and remaining Parmesan. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper; coat with crumb mixture. Place in two greased 13x9-in. baking pans. Spread 2 tablespoons spinach mixture onto each breast. Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture; drizzle with butter. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. , For sauce, melt 4 tablespoons butter; blend in flour and salt. Stir to form a smooth paste. Add milk; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Add cheese and stir until melted. Saute mushrooms in remaining butter. Stir into cheese mixture. Carefully pour sauce over chicken, or pour into a serving bowl and pass.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 calories, Fat 18g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 146mg cholesterol, Sodium 540mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

SPINACH CHICKEN PARMESAN



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A family favorite. A classic dish with a Popeye-esque twist; so eat yer spinach (with chicken parmesan) and enjoy it, too!

Provided by KMSMOKEY

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Parmesan Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
6 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
¼ cup chopped green onions
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
½ cup skim milk
½ (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 tablespoon chopped pimento peppers

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a small bowl combine cheese and seasoning. Roll chicken pieces in cheese mixture to coat lightly. Set remaining cheese mixture aside. Arrange coated chicken pieces in an 8x8x2 inch baking dish.
  • In a small saucepan, saute green onion in butter/margarine until tender. Stir in flour, then add milk all at once. Simmer, stirring, until bubbly. Stir in drained spinach and pimiento and mix together. Spoon spinach mixture over chicken and sprinkle with remaining cheese mixture. Bake uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes or until tender and chicken juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.5 calories, Carbohydrate 3.6 g, Cholesterol 77.8 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 30.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 185.4 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

CREAMY SPINACH CHICKEN DINNER



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Cleanup is a breeze with this all-in-one supper. To make things even easier, tear the spinach with your hands instead of cutting it. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 cup heavy whipping cream
10 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook and stir chicken and onion in oil for 5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. , Stir in soup and cream. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes. Stir in the spinach, cheese and pepper; cook for 1-2 minutes or until spinach is wilted and cheese is melted. , Drain pasta; add to chicken mixture and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 675 calories, Fat 41g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 180mg cholesterol, Sodium 945mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 44g protein.

CREAMY SPINACH CHICKEN BAKE



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Three cheeses, spinach, and garlic cook over seasoned chicken breasts to create a creamy oven-baked chicken dish that's perfect for a family dinner. It's easy to prepare any night of the week and takes just 10 minutes of hands-on time.

Provided by Kimber

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast
12 ounces frozen chopped spinach (thawed)
6 oz cream cheese (softened)
1/3 cup sour cream
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
4 cloves garlic (pressed)
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 400˚F.
  • Squeeze out as much liquid as possible from the thawed spinach.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the spinach, cream cheese, sour cream, parmesan cheese and garlic. Stir until well mixed.
  • Season each side of the chicken breast with salt and pepper, then lay flat in a large baking dish. Spread the spinach mixture evenly over the chicken. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the top.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through (165˚F internal temp.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 566 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 62 g, Fat 31 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 224 mg, Sodium 903 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g, UnsaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SAUTEED SPINACH CREAM SAUCE



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Created to serve over Spinach-Stuffed Chicken Spirals, but this would work well with plain, baked chicken as well to add an elegant touch.

Provided by Barb Witherspoon

Categories     Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons butter
5 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 tablespoons whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Melt butter over medium heat in medium saucepan.
  • Add chopped spinach.
  • Cook and stir for 5 minutes.
  • Add 2 tablespoons whipping cream, Kosher salt, and ground black pepper.
  • Cook and stir for 30 seconds or until heated through.
  • Serve over baked chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58.3, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 17, Sodium 125.9, Carbohydrate 1.2, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 0.2, Protein 1

CHICKEN BAKED IN A SPINACH CREAM SAUCE



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I was looking to use some my kitchen staples for a easy mid-week dinner that would come together quickly, but still made the family happy. What I found was a good "Company's Coming for Dinner" recipe to serve any day of the week! It can be made either low fat or low carb by using either lite or nonfat sour cream and mayo, or not.The flavors really come together nicely whichever way you choose!

Provided by Likkel

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 whole chicken breasts (each of the 4 halves sliced into two strips)
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeeze to drain
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1 cup mayonnaise
1 (1 ounce) package dry vegetable soup mix or 1 (1 ounce) package onion soup mix
1/2 cup onions, finely diced or 1/2 cup sliced green onion
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Add oil to a large fry pan and turn the heat up to med-high. Brown each chicken strip until each side is lightly golden brown. Remove chicken and place in a 9 x 13 baking dish; set aside.
  • In a 2 qt mixing bowl mix the next 5 ingredients until smooth. Spoon this cream sauce over the top of the previously browned chicken in the baking dish and smooth it out and then lightly sprinkle the parmesan over the top of the cream sauce (optional).
  • Place the baking dish in a preheated 350 degree for 20-30 minutes until heated through. Serve over pasta or egg noodles or with mashed potatoes on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.3, Fat 27.1, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 76.6, Sodium 553.9, Carbohydrate 12.8, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 4.2, Protein 18.1

Tips:

  • Use fresh spinach for the best flavor and texture.
  • If you don't have heavy cream, you can use milk or half-and-half instead.
  • Add a pinch of nutmeg or garlic powder to the sauce for extra flavor.
  • Serve the chicken with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables.
  • To make the dish ahead of time, cook the chicken and sauce according to the recipe. Then, let it cool completely and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you're ready to serve, reheat the chicken and sauce over low heat until warmed through.

Conclusion:

This chicken baked in a spinach cream sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. Serve it with your favorite sides for a complete meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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