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Creamy Balsamic Chicken with Spinach

Creamy Balsamic Chicken with Spinach

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A creamy, tangy balsamic chicken dish with spinach, featuring crispy bacon and a rich, velvety sauce.

  • Total Time: 45
  • Yield: 4

Ingredients

πŸ₯„ 1 cup bacon strips
πŸ₯„ 1 pound chicken breasts
πŸ₯„ Β½ teaspoon garlic powder
πŸ₯„ Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
πŸ₯„ ΒΌ cup all-purpose flour
πŸ₯„ 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
πŸ₯„ Β½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
πŸ₯„ 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
πŸ₯„ Β½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
πŸ₯„ Β½ cup heavy cream
πŸ₯„ Large handfuls fresh baby spinach

Instructions

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ³ Preheat oven to 375Β°F (190Β°C).

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ³ Cook bacon in a skillet until crispy, then set aside.

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ³ Pat chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ³ Dredge chicken in flour.

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ³ In the same skillet, heat olive oil and sear chicken for 3 minutes per side.

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ³ Transfer chicken to a baking dish and top with bacon.

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ³ Add chicken broth to the skillet, bring to a simmer, and stir in balsamic vinegar and Worcestershire sauce.

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ³ Reduce heat and whisk in heavy cream, simmering for 2–3 minutes until thickened.

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ³ Pour sauce over chicken and bake for 15–20 minutes.

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ³ SautΓ© spinach in the skillet until wilted, then spoon over chicken before serving.

Notes

Use low-sodium chicken broth to control salt levels. The sauce thickens as it simmers, so adjust consistency if needed.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 8
  • Sodium: 400
  • Fat: 12
  • Carbohydrates: 45
  • Fiber: 5
  • Protein: 15