Name: Creamy Garlic Skillet Chicken with Spinach
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 pound chicken cutlets; 0.5 teaspoon salt, divided; 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper, divided; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 3 large cloves garlic, grated; 0.5 cup dry white wine; 2 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach; 0.5 cup heavy cream

Creamy Garlic Skillet Chicken with Spinach

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Quick-cooking chicken cutlets are coated in a garlic cream sauce, while spinach adds a boost of color and nutrition in this easy, one-skillet recipe.

Carolyn Casner

Updated on March 15, 2024

Reviewed by Dietitian

Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

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Active Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

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Nutrition Profile:

Low-Carb Nut-Free Soy-Free High-Protein Egg-Free Gluten-Free

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What Are Chicken Cutlets?

Chicken cutlets are thinly sliced chicken breasts, about 1/4 inch thick. Chicken cutlets cook quicker and more evenly than whole chicken breasts. You can find them labeled "thin-cut" chicken breasts at supermarkets, but you can also make your own by slicing a chicken breast in half horizontally. Here's how to do it:

With a long, sharp knife, carefully slice the chicken breast in half lengthwise into two even pieces.

A chicken breast getting sliced in half on a wooden cutting board — Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco

Gently pound the chicken with a meat mallet until the cutlet is an even thickness, about 1/4 inch thick.

A chicken breast placed under plastic wrap, getting pounded out with a meat tenderizer — Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco

What Can I Substitute for White Wine?

Replace the white wine with an equal amount of low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth plus 1/2 tablespoon of white wine vinegar or lemon juice for a touch of brightness and acidity to balance out the dish.

How to Serve Creamy Garlic Skillet Chicken with Spinach

The creamy dish can be served over pasta, brown rice, cauliflower rice, zucchini noodles or whole grains to soak up the delicious sauce. Make a green salad to round out the meal.

Additional reporting by Jan Valdez

Ingredients

1 pound chicken cutlets
½ teaspoon salt, divided
½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3 large cloves garlic, grated
½ cup dry white wine
2 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach
½ cup heavy cream

Directions

Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook, turning once, until browned and cooked through, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
Add garlic to the pan and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Increase heat to medium-high and add wine. Cook until slightly reduced, about 1 minute. Return heat to medium and stir in spinach, cream and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Simmer for 2 minutes. Return the chicken to the pan and turn to coat with the sauce.

Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco

Equipment

Large skillet

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, December 2021

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

301	Calories
17g	Fat
3g	Carbs
27g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 cutlet & about 1/4 cup sauce
Calories 301
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 3g	1%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 27g	54%
Total Fat 17g	22%
Saturated Fat 8g	40%
Cholesterol 117mg	39%
Vitamin A 1880IU	38%
Sodium 362mg	16%
Potassium 504mg	11%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.