Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Quick & Easy Chicken Dinner Recipes Creamy Garlic Skillet Chicken with Spinach 4.8 (43) 34 Reviews Quick-cooking chicken cutlets are coated in a garlic cream sauce, while spinach adds a boost of color and nutrition in this easy, one-skillet recipe. By Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner is a longtime recipe tester and contributor for EatingWell. Over the years, she has tested and developed hundreds of recipes for the magazine and website. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on March 15, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Rate PRINT Share Active Time: 20 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings: 4 Nutrition Profile: Low-Carb Nut-Free Soy-Free High-Protein Egg-Free Gluten-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts What Are Chicken Cutlets? Chicken cutlets are thinly sliced chicken breasts, about 1/4 inch thick. Chicken cutlets cook quicker and more evenly than whole chicken breasts. You can find them labeled "thin-cut" chicken breasts at supermarkets, but you can also make your own by slicing a chicken breast in half horizontally. Here's how to do it: With a long, sharp knife, carefully slice the chicken breast in half lengthwise into two even pieces. Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco Gently pound the chicken with a meat mallet until the cutlet is an even thickness, about 1/4 inch thick. Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco What Can I Substitute for White Wine? Replace the white wine with an equal amount of low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth plus 1/2 tablespoon of white wine vinegar or lemon juice for a touch of brightness and acidity to balance out the dish. How to Serve Creamy Garlic Skillet Chicken with Spinach The creamy dish can be served over pasta, brown rice, cauliflower rice, zucchini noodles or whole grains to soak up the delicious sauce. Make a green salad to round out the meal. Additional reporting by Jan Valdez Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco Ingredients 1 pound chicken cutlets ½ teaspoon salt, divided ½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 3 large cloves garlic, grated ½ cup dry white wine 2 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach ½ cup heavy cream Directions Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook, turning once, until browned and cooked through, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Add garlic to the pan and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Increase heat to medium-high and add wine. Cook until slightly reduced, about 1 minute. Return heat to medium and stir in spinach, cream and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Simmer for 2 minutes. Return the chicken to the pan and turn to coat with the sauce. Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco Equipment Large skillet Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, December 2021 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 301 Calories 17g Fat 3g Carbs 27g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 1 cutlet & about 1/4 cup sauce Calories 301 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 3g 1% Total Sugars 1g Protein 27g 54% Total Fat 17g 22% Saturated Fat 8g 40% Cholesterol 117mg 39% Vitamin A 1880IU 38% Sodium 362mg 16% Potassium 504mg 11% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved