Creamy spinach chicken gravy #foodwithmood

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted.

Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Season chicken breasts with salt and black pepper, then add to the skillet.

Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side, until browned and cooked through.

Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Add spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.

Sprinkle flour over the spinach and stir to combine, cooking for 1 minute.

Gradually pour in chicken broth while stirring to avoid lumps.

Add heavy cream and stir until the sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes.

Stir in grated parmesan cheese, nutmeg, and red pepper flakes.

Return the chicken to the skillet and coat with the sauce, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice and adjust seasoning if needed.

Serve hot over pasta or rice.

Cooking Techniques

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