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Creamy Spinach Chicken

Perfectly seasoned chicken with creamy spinach is a delicious date night recipe or an easy family dinner.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 237kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder optional
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp all purpose flour
  • 1/2 small onion
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 3 tbsp gorgonzola
  • 1 cup milk

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet with some olive oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add the spinach, cover and cook until wilted, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove the spinach from the skillet and set aside.
  • Add some extra olive oil to the skillet and cook the onions for 3-4 minutes or until translucent.
  • Stir in the fresh garlic and cook until fragrant.
  • Stir in the butter, once the butter melts stir in the flour and let it cook for 30 seconds.
  • Add the milk while stirring and then let it come up to a boil.
  • Once it comes up to a boil, reduce the heat to low.
  • While the sauce thickens, season the chicken with salt, pepper, and chili powder, on both sides.
  • In a medium sized skillet cook the chicken with some vegetable over high heat for about 2-3 minutes on each side.
  • Once the milk mixture thickens, add the spinach and gorgonzola and then turn off the heat.
  • Stir until the gorgonzola melts and season generously with salt and pepper.
  • Place the chicken in the sauce and simmer on low heat for about 4-5 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked through.
  • Serve with rice or mashed potatoes and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 263mg | Potassium: 397mg | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3205IU | Vitamin C: 10.6mg | Calcium: 163mg | Iron: 1.4mg