Description
Indulge in the creamy, cheesy goodness of White Cheddar Spinach Chicken Delight. This comforting dish features tender chicken cooked in a rich white cheddar sauce with vibrant spinach, creating a perfect blend of flavors. Ideal for cozy weeknight dinners or impressing guests, this recipe is sure to satisfy your cravings and elevate your dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup sharp white cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and chop garlic finely. Rinse spinach under cold water.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook until golden brown on each side (about 6-7 minutes per side).
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute). Toss in fresh spinach until wilted (about 2 minutes).
- Pour heavy cream over the mixture and stir in grated white cheddar cheese until melted and smooth (about 3 minutes).
- Let simmer for an additional 5 minutes before serving hot over rice or pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 462
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 155mg