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