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Creamy Spinach Ricotta Chicken Skillet

Close-up of a perfectly seared chicken breast smothered in creamy spinach ricotta chicken skillet sauce.
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Make this simple, flavorful one-pan chicken dinner featuring tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich, creamy spinach and ricotta sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, packed
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning

Instructions

  1. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5 to 7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F). Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the minced garlic to the same skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let it simmer for 1 minute.
  5. Stir in the ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and fresh spinach. Stir constantly until the spinach wilts and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  6. Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet. Spoon the sauce over the chicken.
  7. Heat through for 2 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Serve this dish over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to soak up the extra sauce.
  • For a richer sauce, add 2 tablespoons of heavy cream along with the chicken broth.
  • You can use frozen spinach, but thaw it completely and squeeze out all excess moisture before adding it to the sauce.

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