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  1. SUBMITTED — 9/5/2026
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High-Protein Creamy Garlic Chicken & Spinach

High-Protein Creamy Garlic Chicken & Spinach

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Tender, golden chicken simmered in a rich and creamy garlic Parmesan sauce with fresh spinach and a touch of lemon. Made with protein-packed Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream, this satisfying skillet dinner delivers big flavor and around 50 grams of protein per serving. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s an easy high-protein meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights.

🍽️Servings:4
⏱️Prep: 10 min
🔥Cook: 20 min
🔗506 Chef

Ingredients

  • •5 lb chicken breast
  • •1 tbsp olive oil
  • •4 clove garlic
  • •1 tsp paprika
  • •1 tsp italian seasoning
  • •½ tsp saltOriginal recipe ingredient: 0.5 tsp salt
  • •¼ tsp black pepperOriginal recipe ingredient: 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • •1 cup chicken brothOriginal recipe ingredient: 1 cup Chicken Broth
  • •1 cup plain greek yogurtOriginal recipe ingredient: 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
  • •½ cup parmesan cheeseOriginal recipe ingredient: 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese
  • •4 cups baby spinachOriginal recipe ingredient: 4 cup baby spinach
  • •1 tbsp lemon juice
  • •2 tbsp fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. 1Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
  2. 2Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
  3. 3Reduce the heat to medium. Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
  4. 4Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
  5. 5Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the Greek yogurt and Parmesan until a creamy sauce forms. Avoid boiling the sauce after adding the yogurt.
  6. 6Add the spinach and cook until wilted.
  7. 7Return the chicken to the skillet and stir until coated in the sauce and heated through.
  8. 8Stir in the lemon juice and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
  9. 9Serve on its own for a lower-carb meal, or with rice, quinoa, pasta, or roasted vegetables.

Estimated Nutrition Information

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Nutritional values are estimates based on available ingredient data, standard reference portions, and serving sizes.

Nutritional values are estimates based on available ingredient data, standard reference portions, and serving sizes. Actual values may vary depending on ingredients, brands, and preparation methods.

Nutrition Facts

High-Protein Creamy Garlic Chicken & Spinach

Per serving · 4 servings

Calories 1242

% Daily Value*
Fat69 g
92%
Saturated Fat24 g
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Trans Fat0.89 g
123%
Polyunsaturated Fat12 g
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Monounsaturated Fat27 g
—
Cholesterol394 mg
131%
Sodium1229 mg
53%
Potassium1684 mg
50%
Carbohydrate14 g
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Fibre1.3 g
4%
Sugars3.9 g
4%
Protein133 g
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Vitamin A370 µg
41%
Vitamin C12 mg
13%
Vitamin D2.3 µg
11%
Vitamin E3.3 mg
22%
Vitamin K158 µg
132%
Calcium514 mg
40%
Iron6 mg
33%
Magnesium190 mg
45%
Zinc6.6 mg
60%

* Percent Daily Values are based on Health Canada’s Table of Daily Values for children four years of age or older and adults.

Nutrition coverage: 100% · Complete

Nutritional values are estimates based on available ingredient data, standard reference portions, and serving sizes. Actual values may vary depending on ingredients, brands, and preparation methods.

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