One-Pan Creamy Chicken and Spinach

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This one-pan creamy chicken and spinach features chicken breast cutlets, fresh spinach, and fire-roasted tomatoes, with Boursin cheese forming the creamy sauce. It cooks in 30 minutes, and there’s only one skillet to clean. It’s nice with rice or pasta, some crusty bread, and a side green salad.

chicken and spinach in creamy sauce in skillet with dark background
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

  • 1/2 cup chopped onion

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1/3 cup white wine or chicken broth

  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes

  • 1 (5.2-ounce) package soft cheese, such as Boursin® Garlic & Fine Herbs Gournay cheese, cut into cubes

  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

  • 4 cups packed roughly-chopped fresh spinach

  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives

Directions

  1. Slice chicken breasts across the grain of the meat into cutlets, or have the butcher do it for you. Season both sides of each cutlet with salt and pepper.

  2. Heat oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. When the butter is melted, swirl the pan to mix butter and oil.

  3. Lightly brown seasoned chicken cutlets, turning once, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.

  4. To the same skillet, add onion and cook about 2 minutes. Increase heat to medium high. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add wine and cook, stirring, until most of the liquid is evaporated, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low.

  5. Stir in tomatoes and juice, Boursin, and Italian seasoning. Continue stirring occasionally, until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Stir in chopped spinach. See note.

  6. Return chicken and any accumulated juices to the skillet, coating each side with the sauce. Allow to heat in the skillet until an instant-read thermometer inserted near the center of chicken reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

  7. Garnish with fresh minced chives.

    Cook’s Note

    We like our spinach lightly wilted and bright green. If you prefer spinach that is cooked longer, add to the skillet with the Boursin.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

439 Calories
23g Fat
10g Carbs
46g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 439
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g 29%
Saturated Fat 10g 51%
Cholesterol 139mg 46%
Sodium 534mg 23%
Total Carbohydrate 10g 3%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 46g
Vitamin C 24mg 120%
Calcium 347mg 27%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 754mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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