Smothered Chicken with Creamed Spinach – Comfort Food Done Right

When comfort food cravings hit, nothing satisfies quite like juicy chicken smothered in a creamy, flavorful sauce. This Smothered Chicken with Creamed Spinach recipe is the perfect blend of hearty and wholesome — golden-seared chicken breasts nestled in a silky parmesan cream sauce, with tender spinach adding a burst of freshness.

It’s the kind of dish that looks impressive enough for guests but comes together easily on a busy weeknight. Pair it with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread to soak up every drop of that luscious sauce.

🥘 Smothered Chicken with Creamed Spinach Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 2 tbsp butter

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 2 cups fresh spinach (packed)

• 1 cup heavy cream

• ½ cup chicken broth

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• ½ tsp paprika

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

• Optional: crushed red pepper flakes for a little heat

Instructions

1. Season & Sear the Chicken

   • Pat chicken breasts dry and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.

   • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

   • Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side, until golden brown and nearly cooked through. Remove and set aside.

2. Make the Creamed Spinach

   • In the same skillet, melt butter. Sauté onion until softened, then add garlic and cook for 1 minute.

   • Stir in fresh spinach and cook until wilted.

3. Create the Sauce

   • Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine.

   • Add Parmesan cheese and let the sauce simmer until thickened (about 3–4 minutes).

4. Smother the Chicken

   • Return chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon sauce over the top, and reduce heat to low.

   • Simmer for 5–7 minutes, until chicken is fully cooked and infused with flavor.

5. Serve & Enjoy

   • Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan or red pepper flakes if desired.

Tips for the Best Smothered Chicken

• Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness for quicker, more even cooking.

• For extra richness, add a splash of white wine before the cream.

• Use baby spinach for tender greens that melt perfectly into the sauce.

• If you prefer darker meat, swap chicken breasts for chicken thighs.

Serving Ideas

• With Mashed Potatoes: Classic pairing that soaks up the creamy sauce.

• Over Pasta: Fettuccine or penne make it feel like an Italian-inspired dinner.

• Low-Carb Option: Serve with cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles.

• Crusty Bread: Perfect for mopping up every last bit of sauce.