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Lemon Parmesan Spinach Chicken Recipe

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A quick and flavorful one-pan dinner featuring tender chicken breasts in a creamy lemon Parmesan sauce with fresh spinach.

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

Salt and pepper, to taste

2 tablespoons olive oil

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup chicken broth

¾ cup heavy cream

Juice of 1 lemon

1 teaspoon lemon zest

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

4 cups fresh spinach leaves

Additional Parmesan cheese, for garnish

Thinly sliced lemon, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken breasts for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from pan and set aside.
  3. In the same pan, sauté minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add chicken broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the pan, scraping up browned bits. Bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
  7. Add fresh spinach to the sauce and cook for about 1 minute until wilted.
  8. Return cooked chicken to the pan, spoon sauce over, sprinkle additional Parmesan cheese. Cover and cook for 2 minutes until cheese melts and spinach is tender.
  9. Garnish with thinly sliced lemon and extra Parmesan cheese, then serve immediately.

Notes

  • Pound chicken evenly to prevent drying out.
  • Use fresh spinach or thaw and drain frozen spinach to avoid excess water.
  • Substitute half-and-half or whole milk for heavy cream for a lighter sauce.
  • Use freshly grated Parmesan for best melting and texture.
  • Recipe is naturally gluten-free if broth is certified gluten-free.
  • Add mushrooms or red pepper flakes for variation.
  • Store leftovers in airtight container for up to 3 days; reheat gently with added cream or broth if needed.

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