Creamy chicken breasts in a spinach parmesan sauce

Prep time
10min
Cook time
20min
Serves
4

You can’t go wrong with this dinner-party classic.

Ingredients:

  • 1 x pack chicken breasts
  • 15g butter
  • 1 Tbsp (15ml) olive oil
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp (5ml) oregano, fresh or dry
  • 1/2 cup (125ml) parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 1/2 cups (375ml) baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup (125ml) chicken stock
  • 1 cup (250ml) cream
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • 8 basil leaves
  • salt and pepper

Method:

  • Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
  • Add the butter and olive oil to a skillet over high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts. Sear for about 4 minutes, until they have good colour; then remove from the pan and put aside.
  • Turn the heat down to medium-low and add the onions, garlic, and oregano. Sauté until soft.
  • Add the chicken stock and cream, and bring to a simmer.
  • Add the parmesan cheese and baby spinach, and stir through.
  • Lastly, add the chicken breasts and cover with a lid. Allow to simmer gently for 5 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Remove from the heat and squeeze over the juice of a lemon. Garnish with the basil leaves, and tuck in.