How to Make the Best CREAMY SPINACH CHICKEN in Your City
Your City: Bald Buck’s Best Creamy Spinach Chicken is golden-seared chicken in a rich, velvety spinach-Parmesan sauce...perfect over pasta or rice.
What Most People Don’t Know About Making CREAMY SPINACH CHICKEN
- Flour = Built-In Thickener: Lightly dredging the chicken adds body to the sauce later...no extra slurry needed.
- Season in Layers: Use a pinch of Bald Buck Seasoning on the chicken and again in the sauce for deeper, rounder flavor.
- Don’t Boil the Cream: Gentle simmering (not boiling) keeps the sauce silky and prevents separation.
Ingredients
- 1 lb thin-cut boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or 2 regular breasts, sliced in half)
- 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- Bald Buck Seasoning, to taste
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional but tasty)
- 5 oz baby spinach (about 5 packed cups)
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan (optional, but recommended)
- Cooked pasta or rice, for serving
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Pat dry and season both sides with Bald Buck Seasoning. Lightly coat in flour and shake off excess.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (165°F). Transfer to a plate and cover loosely.
- Mix the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together chicken broth, heavy cream, sour cream, Dijon, garlic powder, a pinch of red pepper flakes, and a small pinch of Bald Buck Seasoning.
- Sauté the Onions: In the same skillet, melt butter. Add sliced onion; cook over medium-low ~5 minutes until soft and golden. Stir in garlic (and more flakes if you like); cook 30 seconds.
- Build the Sauce: Pour in the cream mixture. Stir and gently simmer 3–4 minutes until it starts to thicken—don’t boil.
- Add Spinach & Cheese: Stir in spinach gradually until wilted. Add Parmesan and stir until melted and smooth. Taste and adjust with a touch more Bald Buck Seasoning if needed.
- Finish the Dish: Return chicken (and juices) to the pan; spoon sauce over. Simmer gently 2–3 minutes to warm through.
- Serve: Plate over pasta or rice and spoon extra sauce on top.
