Miss Claudia's Creamy Italian Chicken

Indulge in the comforting flavors of **Miss Claudia's Creamy Italian Chicken**, a one-skillet wonder that's perfect for busy weeknights yet elegant enough for dinner parties. Tender, golden-seared chicken breasts are nestled in a luscious garlic-infused cream sauce, enhanced by savory Parmesan cheese and fragrant Italian seasoning. The optional addition of fresh spinach adds a vibrant touch to this decadent dish, which pairs beautifully with pasta, rice, or creamy mashed potatoes. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe combines simplicity with gourmet taste, making it a go-to for effortless Italian-inspired dining.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1.5 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup Chicken broth
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 cups Fresh spinach leaves (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt, black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts to the skillet and sear on both sides until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.

Step 4

Pour the chicken broth into the skillet and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan for added flavor. Bring to a simmer.

Step 5

Stir in the heavy cream and the remaining 0.5 teaspoon of Italian seasoning. Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and simmer for 10-12 minutes, allowing the chicken to cook through and the sauce to thicken slightly.

Step 6

Add the Parmesan cheese and stir gently until melted into the sauce. If using spinach, stir it into the sauce and let it wilt for 2-3 minutes.

Step 7

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.

Step 8

Remove the skillet from heat and garnish with fresh chopped parsley. Serve the creamy Italian chicken over your choice of pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1382.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2425.5

Total Fat 145.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 67.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 871.6mg	0%
Sodium 4288.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 9.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.9g	0%
Total Sugars 0.9g
Protein 239.5g	0%

Vitamin D 7.0IU	0%
Calcium 703.1mg	0%
Iron 11.9mg	0%
Potassium 2710.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.8%

Protein: 41.5%

Carbs: 1.7%