The perfect Chicken and Spinach in Creamy Paprika Sauce. Your entire family will be shocked that this pasta comes out so creamy without using any heavy cream.
CHICKEN AND SPINACH IN CREAMY PAPRIKA SAUCE
Chicken and Spinach in Creamy Paprika Sauce is an amazing one-pan dish with an amazing flavor from white wine and mild tang from the fresh lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 10 Mins
- Cook Time: 20 Mins
- Total Time: 30 Mins
- Yield: 4 Servings 1x
Ingredients
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- 4Chicken Breasts (boneless & skinless)
- 2tbsp unsalted butter
- 1tsp Smoked Paprika (for seasoning chicken)
- 1/4tsp Salt and Pepper (each for seasoning chicken)
Creamy Paprika Sauce:
- 1/2cup dry white wine
- 1/2cup chicken broth (sodium free)
- 1/2cup heavy cream
- 1tbsp butter
- 4cloves garlic minced
- 1tbsp flour (sifted)
- 1tsp fresh lemon juice (juice of squeezed lemon)
- 2cups fresh spinach
- 1/2teaspoon salt
- 1tsp paprika
Instructions
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Cooking Chicken: Season the chicken with salt, pepper and paprika, rubbing it evenly over both sides.
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Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet (I used cast iron skillet) over medium high heat and cook on the first side for about 3 minutes. Flip, and turn the heat down to medium and cook for another three minutes. Remove and set chicken aside on separate plate.
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Making Creamy Sauce: Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in the now empty skillet. Add garlic and cook stirring frequently about 2 minutes. Add flour using a sifter until well mixed. Add wine next and cook for 1-2 minutes to allow alcohol to evaporate.
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Stir in chicken broth, heavy cream and lemon juice. Add salt and paprika. Mix well. Simmer for 2 minutes. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning (if necessary) at this point.
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Spinach: Add in the spinach and cook for additional 2 minutes until the spinach has wilted.
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Adding Chicken Back: Return the chicken to the skillet and cook covered for 2-3 minutes if your chicken breasts are thin; or for 5-7 minutes, if they are thick.
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Serve immediately.
