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Chicken with Creamed Spinach Sauce Recipe
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Chicken with Creamed Spinach Sauce Recipe

Creamed spinach doesn't have to be bland - this recipe spices things up with Italian seasoning and sun-dried tomatoes.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword chicken, creamy, spinach
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 2464kcal
Cost 10

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 F.
  • In a bowl, combine the olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, lemon juice, and Italian seasoning.
    ¼ cup olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice, 1 tbsp. Italian seasoning
  • Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper to taste; melt some cooking fat in a skillet over high heat.
    Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, Cooking fat
  • Brown the chicken breast on both sides, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
    4 boneless
  • Place the chicken on a baking dish and pour the olive oil mixture over the chicken; place in the oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Melt some more cooking fat in the same skillet over medium heat and add 5 minced garlic cloves and the onion.
    1 red onion, 5 garlic cloves, Cooking fat
  • Cook until soft and fragrant (3 to 4 minutes).
  • Add in the spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 to 3 minutes, and pour in the coconut milk.
    6 oz. fresh baby spinach, 1 cup coconut milk
  • Bring to a light boil and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper to taste and set aside.
    Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Pour the spinach mixture over the chicken, top with sun-dried tomatoes, and place back in the oven.
    ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes
  • Bake the chicken for another 12 to 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.

Nutrition

Calories: 2464kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 294g | Fat: 139g | Saturated Fat: 62g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 66g | Trans Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 898mg | Sodium: 1004mg | Potassium: 5759mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 4194IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 339mg | Iron: 36mg