Creamy Spinach and Parmesan Chicken
Quick, easy, creamy and cheesy, this recipe is all of our favourite things at once! Serve it with some pasta for a tasty, slimming-friendly, midweek dinner that the whole family will enjoy.
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NutritionPer Serving
- Calories267
- Carbs4.3g
- Protein43g
- Fat8.4g
- Saturates4.4g
- Sugars3.6g
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This winning chicken dinner couldn’t be easier (or more delicious). With a simple list of inexpensive ingredients, this Creamy Spinach and Parmesan Chicken is just what you need in the middle of a busy week.
Our creamy, indulgent-tasting sauce is made by melting together cream cheese and chicken stock. Flavoured with garlic, black pepper and a sprinkle of parmesan for good measure, you’d never guess this recipe is so slimming friendly. Despite all that cheesy goodness, each portion works out at just 267 calories!
A family-friendly crowd-pleaser, you can serve this up with a whole variety of different side dishes – try steamed veggies, mash, rice or (our personal favourite) any kind of pasta shape. Whatever you choose, one thing’s for sure…there’ll be clean plates all round!
What diets is this Creamy Spinach and Parmesan Chicken suitable for?
This Creamy Spinach and Parmesan Chicken recipe is suitable for gluten-free diets, as long as you use a gluten-free stock cube.
If you’re cooking for people with allergies, be extra careful when checking ingredients and preparing food!
Do you need any special ingredients to make Creamy Spinach and Parmesan Chicken?
Nope! You’ll only need a handful of really simple ingredients to make this easy recipe.
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A large frying pan will come in handy for this recipe and so many others!
Pick up some freezer-safe containers to safely store any leftovers.
How many calories are in this Creamy Spinach and Parmesan Chicken?
This Creamy Spinach and Parmesan Chicken is included in our Everyday Light category because it contains just 267 calories per portion. For more delicious dishes all under 400 calories, take a look at other Everyday Light recipes!
This Creamy Spinach and Parmesan Chicken recipe is ideal when following any of the larger diet plans such as Weight Watchers or counting calories.
The average woman needs around 2000kcal per day to maintain a healthy body weight, and men typically need slightly more at 2,500kcals, but you may want to reduce these if you are aiming to lose weight. You can find more information on the NHS website.
Step 1
Spray the pan with low-calorie cooking spray and place over a medium to high heat.
Step 2
When the pan is hot, add the chicken breasts and cook for 1-2 minutes each side to seal and colour. When golden, remove from the pan and place to one side.
Step 3
Reduce the heat to medium and add the onions. Sauté for 5 minutes until soft, then add the garlic and cook for a further minute.
Step 4
Add the stock and cream cheese and stir until thoroughly mixed.
Step 5
Return the chicken to the pan, bring to a boil and cook at a fast simmer for 20 minutes, flipping the chicken breasts over halfway through to ensure even cooking.
Step 6
After 20 minutes, the sauce should be the consistency of single cream. If it is too watery, increase the heat and cook until the desired consistency is reached.
Step 7
Stir in the parmesan and black pepper.
Step 8
Add the spinach to the pan and stir for a minute until it has wilted.
Step 9
Serve!
What could I serve with this Creamy Spinach and Parmesan Chicken?
This is a really versatile recipe that can be served with extra veggies, potatoes, rice or pasta. We like to serve it with spaghetti, but any pasta shape will work! A portion of 50g dry or 100g cooked pasta will add 177 calories, taking the total per serving to 444 calories.
How do you know when Creamy Spinach and Parmesan Chicken is cooked?
You should cook this Creamy Spinach and Parmesan Chicken until the chicken is cooked all the way through, with no pinkness left in the middle. This should take 20-25 minutes.
Standard advice here in the UK is to cook food until it has reached 70°C and stayed at that temperature for 2 minutes. This is to keep your family safe.
How long can you keep Creamy Spinach and Parmesan Chicken in the fridge?
Once you’ve served this recipe, ideally you should eat it within 4 hours.
If you have any leftovers, make sure that you allow them to cool before popping them in a container with a lid and refrigerating. Leftover Creamy Spinach and Parmesan Chicken can be kept in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Can I freeze Creamy Spinach and Parmesan Chicken?
YES you can freeze this recipe! If you do, please remember to do the following:
- Separate the leftovers into individual portions.
- Allow it to cool and then freeze as soon as it is cold enough.
- Place in a container or bag that is suitable for freezing.
- Add a label with the recipe name and what date you froze it
How do I reheat Creamy Spinach and Parmesan Chicken?
From chilled: Place in a microwavable container with a loosely fitting lid and heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring halfway through, until piping hot.
From frozen: Allow to defrost in the fridge overnight and reheat from chilled.
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Creamy Spinach and Parmesan Chicken
Quick, easy, creamy and cheesy, this recipe is all of our favourite things at once! Serve it with some pasta for a tasty, slimming-friendly, midweek dinner that the whole family will enjoy.
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Prep Time
5 MINS
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Cook Time
30 MINS
- KCals 267
- Carbs 4.3G
Instructions
- Spray the pan with low-calorie cooking spray and place over a medium to high heat.
- When the pan is hot, add the chicken breasts and cook for 1-2 minutes each side to seal and colour. When golden, remove from the pan and place to one side.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the onions. Sauté for 5 minutes until soft, then add the garlic and cook for a further minute.
- Add the stock and cream cheese and stir until thoroughly mixed.
- Return the chicken to the pan, bring to a boil and cook at a fast simmer for 20 minutes, flipping the chicken breasts over halfway through to ensure even cooking.
- After 20 minutes, the sauce should be the consistency of single cream. If it is too watery, increase the heat and cook until the desired consistency is reached.
- Stir in the parmesan and black pepper.
- Add the spinach to the pan and stir for a minute until it has wilted.
- Serve!
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