Best 8 Creamy Chicken With Spinach Recipes

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Creamy chicken with spinach is a rich and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. The creamy sauce is made with a combination of heavy cream, butter, and chicken broth, and it is infused with the flavors of spinach, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. The chicken is tender and juicy, and it pairs perfectly with the creamy sauce. This dish can be served over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes, and it is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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.

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 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

CREAMY TUSCAN CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY



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Picture yourself on the coast of Tuscany, Italy. Flowy clothes, a beautiful breeze, and a view of the Tuscan Sea: you're ready to book your next vacation, aren't you? Well, we're here to bring Tuscany to you. How, you may ask? Well, that's what our easy Tuscan chicken is here for. Loaded with fresh veggies, herbs, and rich Parmesan cheese, it'll have you saying 'That's amore!'

Provided by Alvin Zhou

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
2 teaspoons salt, for the chicken
1 teaspoon pepper, for the chicken
1 tablespoon oil
3 cloves garlic, chopped
½ onion, diced
1 tomato, diced
2 cups spinach
2 cups heavy cream
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Season the chicken all over with salt and pepper.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-low heat.
  • Place the chicken thighs skin side down in the skillet and cook for about 13 minutes to crisp up the skin. Move the chicken around from time to time to ensure it cooks evenly. The skin should be hard to the touch.
  • Flip the chicken, then cook for about another 15 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. Remove from pan.
  • Add the garlic and onion, stirring until onions are translucent. Stir in the tomatoes and spinach until the spinach is wilted.
  • Add the heavy cream, salt, and pepper, bringing to a boil.
  • Add the Parmesan cheese and parsley, stirring until the sauce has thickened slightly.
  • Place the chicken back in the pan, spooning the sauce on top of the chicken.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 714 calories, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 64 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 40 grams, Sugar 6 grams

CREAMY CHICKEN SPINACH



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This tender and juicy chicken breast recipe is made in a creamy garlic spinach sauce thats so flavorful and nutritious.

Provided by Rena

Categories     Main Course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tbsp olive oil
Kosher salt and ground pepper (to taste)
1/2 tsp smoked or sweet paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp dried rosemary
2 tbsp parsley (chopped)
1 cup almond milk
1 tbsp gluten-free flour
1 tbsp olive oil
1 yellow onion (diced)
3 garlic cloves (minced)
3/4 cups low sodium chicken broth
10 oz baby spinach (roughly chopped)
1/2 cup parmesan cheese (finely grated)
2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix all the herbs and spices. Rub the chicken on all sides with the seasoning mixture
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6-7 minutes, on each side, or until golden brown. Set aside on a plate.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl whisk the flour and almond milk until well combined. Set aside.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the preheated pan. Add the onion and saute for 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic and continue to cook for no more than 1 minute. Pour the chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the pan to deglaze. Add the almond milk mixture and whisk to combine.
  • Reduce the heat and allow the sauce to simmer for about 3-5 minutes, or until it thickens. Stir in the baby spinach and cook for 2 minutes, just until wilted. Stir in the parmesan cheese and allow the sauce to simmer until the cheese is melted.
  • Return the chicken to the pan and continue to cook into the sauce until fully cooked through, around 8-10 minutes more.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 chicken breast, Calories 241 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 30 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 78 mg, Sodium 417 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g

CREAMY CHICKEN WITH SPINACH AND CHICKPEAS



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Try something new with this Creamy Chicken with Spinach and Chickpeas recipe. Bone-in chicken breasts are super flavorful in a creamy sauce with chickpeas and wilted baby spinach. See how to prepare this dish in a quick how-to video.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
6 oz. (3/4 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
1/2 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
1 can (15 oz.) chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed, divided
1/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
8 small bone-in chicken breasts (3 lb.)
4 slices OSCAR MAYER Baked Cooked Ham, chopped
2 pkg. (6 oz. each) baby spinach leaves

Steps:

  • Blend broth, cream cheese, pepper and 1/2 cup chickpeas in blender until smooth.
  • Heat dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook 8 min. or until browned on all sides, turning occasionally. Add ham and remaining chickpeas. Pour cream cheese sauce over ingredients in skillet; cover with lid. Simmer on medium-low 15 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF).
  • Add spinach; cook, covered, 5 min. or until spinach is wilted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Sodium 460 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 35 g

CREAMY CHICKEN, SPINACH AND RICE



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Make and share this Creamy Chicken, Spinach and Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TishT

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (10 ounce) can low-fat condensed cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup cold water
1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 cup brown rice
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed,undrained
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
  • Spray a 7 X 11 in.
  • baking dish with vegetable spray and set aside.
  • Combine the soup, water, mayonnaise, and curry powder and mix well.
  • Sprinkle the rice over the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  • Layer the spinach evenly over the top of the rice.
  • Cover the spinach with half of the sou mix, then top with the chicken, then the remaining soup.
  • Sprinkle the chees over the top and bake, uncovered, until bubbly and golden brown, about 1 hour.

CREAMY SAUTEED CHICKEN AND SPINACH



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An interesting lowfat spinach saute under cooked chicken breast. Another great recipe for dieters from Betty Crocker's New Choices Cookbook!

Provided by ChipotleChick

Categories     Spinach

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 cup 1% low-fat milk
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup chopped onion
7 cups chopped fresh spinach
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Spray a large skillet with nonstick spray.
  • Heat the skillet on medium heat.
  • Cook the chicken 2 minutes per side.
  • Reduce heat to med-low.
  • Add milk, chicken broth, and the onion.
  • Cook 5 minutes, turning the chicken on occasion, until the onions are tender.
  • Add the spinach and cook 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the spinach is wilted and the juices of the chicken run clear.
  • Remove the chicken from the skillet, and keep it warm.
  • Increase heat to medium.
  • Cook the spinach mixture until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
  • Serve the chicken on top of the spinach.

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts.
  • To make the sauce creamier, add a tablespoon of cornstarch or flour.
  • If you don't have fresh spinach, you can use frozen spinach. Just thaw it and squeeze out the excess water before using.
  • Serve the creamy chicken with rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.

Conclusion:

Creamy chicken with spinach is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. With its creamy sauce and tender chicken, this dish is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give creamy chicken with spinach a try. You won't be disappointed.

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