Lemon Spinach Chicken

By charlotteh371

Ingredients

• 6-8 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts salt and pepper 1 tablespoon paprika 3 tablespoons butter, divided 3 tablespoons minced garlic 1 cup chicken broth 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan Juice of 1 lemon 2 cups baby spinach, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

Cut each chicken breasts into 2 or 3 smaller pieces. Salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with paprika. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken sear both sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.Remove from pan and set aside in a 13x9 pan. Melt remaining tablespoon butter in the skillet. Add garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until starting to brown. Stir in chicken broth, heavy cream, Parmesan,and lemon juice.. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium, stir in spinach, and simmer until the spinach has reduced in size and the sauce has slightly thickened, about 3-5 minutes. Pour mixture over chicken in pan. Place into oven and roast until completely cooked through about 25-30 minutes. Serve immediately