CHICKEN IN A CREAMY SPINACH & FETA SAUCE 30 MINUTE MEAL

👥 6 servings 📊 Medium
CHICKEN IN A CREAMY SPINACH & FETA SAUCE 30 MINUTE MEAL
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📝 Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3-4 tablespoons olive oil or butter
  • 2 garlic cloves, grated
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chicken broth (or more)
  • 1 and 1/2 cups whole milk
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 ounces baby spinach leaves, roughly chopped
  • 4 ounces feta cheese
  • Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes, optional

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1Slice each chicken breast into 2 thin cutlets.
  2. 2Season each side with salt, pepper, cumin, paprika,...: Season each side with salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, oregano, and flour.
  3. 3Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and...: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add ¼ cup olive oil. Cook the chicken in a few batches 4-5 minutes per side. Set chicken in a baking dish while the sauce is prepared.
  4. 4Add the olive oil or butter to the...: Add the olive oil or butter to the pan along with the garlic and flour. Whisk to combine and heat through.
  5. 5Add the chicken stock and milk and cook...: Add the chicken stock and milk and cook over medium heat until thickened slightly.
  6. 6Season with some salt and pepper and add...: Season with some salt and pepper and add the chopped spinach.
  7. 7Cook until the spinach wilts. About 4 minutes.
  8. 8Taste and adjust seasoning if desired.
  9. 9Place the chicken back in the skillet and...: Place the chicken back in the skillet and cook over medium heat about 5 minutes or until sauce is thickened and chicken is fully cooked. If the sauce thickens too fast add more chicken stock.
  10. 10Crumble feta cheese over top and serve with...: Crumble feta cheese over top and serve with some toasted bread and a salad.
  11. 11Enjoy!

About the Chef & Original Recipe

This recipe was published by Dimitra Khan on dimitrasdishes.com. Visit the original source for step-by-step photos, chef notes and additional details.