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Creamy Spinach Chicken Recipe – Easy, Flavorful, and Perfect for Dinner


  • Author: Mary

Ingredients

Scale

  • 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced

  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped

  • 1 pound thin-cut boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3)

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth

  • ½ cup heavy cream

  • ¼ cup sour cream

  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce

  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

  • 5 ounces baby spinach (about 5 packed cups)

  • Cooked pasta or rice, for serving


Instructions

  1. Prep chicken: Pat chicken dry, season with salt and pepper, and dredge in flour.

  2. Sear chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken in batches until lightly browned, about 1½ minutes per side. Set aside (chicken won’t be fully cooked yet).

  3. Cook onions: In the same skillet, add butter, onion, and a pinch of salt. Cook until onions start to brown, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook 30 seconds more.

  4. Make sauce: In a bowl, whisk together broth, heavy cream, sour cream, soy sauce, vinegar, and garlic powder. Pour into the skillet and cook until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3–4 minutes.

  5. Add spinach: Stir in spinach a little at a time until fully wilted.

  6. Finish chicken: Return chicken and juices to the pan. Cook over medium-high heat for 4–5 minutes until chicken is cooked through.

  7. Serve: Spoon over cooked pasta or rice and enjoy!