Here’s a rich and flavorful recipe for Creamy Spinach Garlic Baked Chicken — cheesy, garlicky, and perfect for a cozy dinner 🍗🌿🧄:
🍗 Creamy Spinach Garlic Baked Chicken
🛒 Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh spinach (or frozen, thawed and drained)
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- Optional: 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes for a little heat
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2️⃣ Prepare Chicken
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sear chicken 2–3 minutes per side until golden (optional but adds flavor).
- Place chicken in the baking dish.
3️⃣ Make Creamy Spinach Garlic Sauce
- In the same skillet, add olive oil/butter and sauté garlic 1–2 minutes.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.
- Simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
4️⃣ Assemble & Bake
- Pour creamy spinach garlic mixture over chicken.
- Bake 25–30 minutes, until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and sauce is bubbly.
5️⃣ Serve
- Serve hot over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.
- Optional garnish: extra Parmesan or fresh parsley.
🌟 Tips
- Extra cheesy: Add mozzarella or fontina on top before baking.
- Meal prep friendly: Bake in a larger dish and portion for lunches/dinners.
- Flavor boost: Add sun-dried tomatoes or roasted red peppers to the sauce.
If you want, I can also give a one-pan version that cooks the chicken with spinach and sauce together for even easier cleanup and a richer flavor.
Do you want me to do that?
