Pollo con espinacas

Chicken with spinach

Chicken breasts are normally very dry meat, to give it flavor and more juiciness I am going to show you how to prepare a cream cheese and spinach sauce that is ideal for chicken. I hope you like it and that you try the breasts with this simple recipe that I leave you.

Chicken with spinach is a wholesome and nutritious dish that seamlessly combines tender, juicy chicken with the vibrant flavors of fresh spinach. In this classic preparation, boneless chicken breasts or thighs are often seasoned, seared until golden brown, and then simmered in a luscious sauce. The sauce can vary, but it often features ingredients like garlic, onions, cream, or a tomato-based component, which infuse the dish with rich flavors. Fresh spinach is a star player, adding a pop of vibrant green color and a mild, earthy taste to the dish. As it wilts in the sauce, the spinach becomes tender and pairs beautifully with the chicken, creating a harmonious balance of textures and flavors. Chicken with spinach is a versatile meal that can be served over pasta, rice, or with a side of crusty bread, making it a popular choice for a wholesome and satisfying dinner option.

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1 medium onion
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 250g spinach
  • 200g cream or Philadelphia cheese
  • 80-100g bacon

DIRECTIONS

  1. Fry the seasoned chicken and reserve.
  2. Sauté the onion and garlic, cut into small pieces.
  3. Add the bacon and continue cooking.
  4. When the bacon begins to brown, add the spinach.
  5. When the spinach is cooked, add the cream cheese and salt to taste, and cook until the sauce is formed.
  6. Add the cooked chicken to the sauce and cook for about 5 more minutes and it is ready to enjoy.

Chicken with spinach

Recipe by Marina Garcia GarciaCourse: MainCuisine: Other world cuisineDifficulty: Easy
Total time

40

minutes

Chicken breasts are normally very dry meat, to give it flavor and more juiciness I am going to show you how to prepare a cream cheese and spinach sauce that is ideal for chicken.

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts

  • 1 medium onion

  • 3 garlic cloves

  • 250g spinach

  • 200g cream or Philadelphia cheese

  • 80-100g bacon

Directions

  • Fry the seasoned chicken and reserve.
  • Sauté the onion and garlic, cut into small pieces.
  • Add the bacon and continue cooking.
  • When the bacon begins to brown, add the spinach.
  • When the spinach is cooked, add the cream cheese and salt to taste, and cook until the sauce is formed.
  • Add the cooked chicken to the sauce and cook for about 5 more minutes and it is ready to enjoy.

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