15-Minute Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken with Spinach
A quick and flavorful dinner featuring tender chicken breasts sautéed in a creamy lemon garlic sauce with fresh spinach, served over fluffy cooked rice.
Steps
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Season chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- 3
Add chicken to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through; remove chicken and set aside.
- 4
In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 5
Pour in chicken broth, heavy cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest; stir and bring to a simmer.
- 6
Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- 7
Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce and spinach over it; cook for another minute to heat through.
- 8
Serve chicken and spinach mixture over warm cooked white rice.
- 9
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and additional lemon zest if desired.
Tips from the chef
Use pre-cooked rice to save time, or cook rice in advance.
Adjust lemon juice amount based on your preferred level of tanginess.
For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
Make sure not to overcook the chicken to keep it juicy and tender.
Fresh spinach wilts quickly; add it towards the end to maintain its bright green color and nutrients.