Description
Creamy Chicken Gloria is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly nights when you crave something rich and indulgent without the hassle of complicated cooking. This dish features tender chicken simmered in a velvety sauce made with heavy cream, garlic, and Parmesan cheese, finished with vibrant fresh spinach. It’s simple yet elegant, making it an ideal choice for cozy dinners or entertaining friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp Italian herbs
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sear until golden brown on both sides, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Once cooked through, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Stir in fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the skillet. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Let the sauce simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened; adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or Italian herbs if desired.
- Serve hot over rice or pasta, garnished with extra Parmesan or fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg