Pan Seared Chicken and a Cream Spinach Butter Sauce

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Season three chicken tenders (or chicken breast/thighs) with salt, pepper, a little red pepper flake, a little onion powder, a touch of garlic powder, a dash of paprika, a pinch of thyme, and a splash of lemon juice.
  2. 2Mix the seasoned chicken well.
  3. 3In a pan, heat enough oil to cover the bottom over medium heat.
  4. 4Add the chicken to the pan and brown on both sides for about two or three minutes.
  5. 5Remove the chicken from the pan.
  6. 6Add a little bit of butter to the pan.
  7. 7Throw in some minced garlic.
  8. 8Add a splash of heavy cream and a pinch of grated cheese.
  9. 9Mix the sauce well.
  10. 10Take the heat down to medium-low and let the sauce bubble to thicken up.
  11. 11Season the sauce with a little bit of salt and a pinch of pepper, and mix well.
  12. 12Add a small dash of onion powder to the sauce.
  13. 13Return the chicken to the pan and sauté for two minutes on each side.
  14. 14After about two minutes, add as much spinach as you like on top of the chicken and cook it down to your likeness.
  15. 15Once the spinach is cooked to your preference, plate the chicken and sauce.
  16. 16Garnish with grated Parmigiano.

Ingredients

  • 3 chicken tenders
  • salt
  • pepper
  • red pepper flake
  • onion powder
  • garlic powder
  • paprika
  • thyme
  • lemon juice
  • oil
  • butter
  • minced garlic
  • heavy cream
  • grated cheese
  • spinach
  • grated Parmigiano

Equipment

pan

Tips

  • You can use chicken breast or chicken thighs instead of chicken tenders.
  • Season chicken however you like to make it your own.
  • The small dash of onion powder in the sauce is a game changer.
  • Serve with vegetables, over rice, or with pasta.