Description

Savor this delectable one-pan Creamy Chicken with Spinach & Carrots, featuring tender chicken, vibrant spinach, and sweet carrots enveloped in a rich garlic cream sauce. A perfect weeknight meal that’s both nutritious and flavorful.
Keywords: creamy chicken spinach carrots, one-pan chicken recipe, easy chicken dinner, healthy chicken skillet

Ingredients

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
2 tablespoons olive oil Simple Seasonal+2Italian Food Forever+2The Girl Who Ate Everything+2
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, minced Delish+1Joyous Apron+1
1 cup carrots, thinly sliced
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken broth crunchtimekitchen.com+7eMeals+7Joyous Apron+7
2 cups fresh spinach leaves
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or Italian seasoning

Optional: red pepper flakes for added heat

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Instructions

Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.Joyous Apron
Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add the chicken and sear for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Sauté Aromatics and Carrots: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add butter. Once melted, add minced garlic and sliced carrots. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the carrots are tender.
Prepare the Cream Sauce: Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Add dried thyme or Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes if using. Let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes to thicken slightly.
Incorporate Spinach and Cheese: Add the fresh spinach to the skillet, stirring until it wilts. Then, stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
Combine Chicken with Sauce: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the chicken. Let it simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes to reheat the chicken and meld the flavors.
Serve: Serve the creamy chicken with spinach and carrots over cooked pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.

Notes

For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a plant-based cream alternative.
Feel free to add other vegetables like mushrooms or bell peppers for added variety.

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.