Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons Butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
- ½ cup flour
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, finely shredded
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ cups white wine, or chicken broth
- 1 cup half and half
- 1/3 cup softened cream cheese
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 fresh lemon or 1.5 tablespoons lemon juice, optional
- Fresh parsley, to garnish
Instructions
- Place saran wrap over each chicken breast and use a meat tenderizer to pound it until it’s about 1/2-inch thick and of equal thickness throughout. Pat dry.
- Combine chicken dredge ingredients. Coat the chicken in the flour mixture, tap off any excess.
- Melt the butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken and cover the pan. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden. If needed, sear in 2 separate batches. Set aside once cooked.
- Turn the heat off. Add the wine, then set the heat to medium. Use a silicone spatula to “clean” the bottom and sides of the skillet. This will give the sauce more flavor. Reduce by half, about 6-7 minutes. Add the garlic during the last minute.
- Temper the half and half by heating in the microwave for 40 seconds. Add it to the skillet in splashes, stirring as you do so. Bring it to a gentle bubble, then reduce heat to low.
- Stir in the softened cream cheese until smooth and combined.
- Add spinach until it’s soft and wilted. Add lemon juice if desired.
- Return the chicken & any drippings back to the pan. Cover to heat through. Sprinkle with parsley and serve!
Notes
- Use fresh spinach for best results.
- Pre-cooked chicken can save time but may alter texture.
- Chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Freezing leftovers is possible but may affect creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg