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Lemon Spinach Parmesan Chicken

Lemon Spinach Parmesan Chicken Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (pounded evenly)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • Juice and zest of 1 lemon fresh
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • ¾ cup heavy cream full fat recommended
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 4 cups fresh spinach leaves
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
  • Thin lemon slices for garnish

Method
 

  1. Prep chicken: Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Sear chicken: Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  3. Make sauce: In the same pan, sauté garlic for 1 minute. Add chicken broth, lemon juice, and zest, scraping browned bits from the pan. Simmer for 2 minutes.
  4. Add cream & cheese: Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Simmer until sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Wilt spinach: Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 1 minute.
  6. Combine & cook: Return chicken to pan, spoon sauce over, cover, and cook on low 8-10 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internally.
  7. Serve: Garnish with parsley and lemon slices. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Pound chicken breasts evenly to ensure uniform cooking and juicy meat.
  • Use fresh lemon juice and zest for bright, authentic flavor. Bottled lemon juice isn’t the same!
  • Scrape browned bits from the pan for extra rich sauce flavor.
  • Add spinach last to maintain vibrant color and fresh taste.