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Creamy One Pot Chicken simmering in a Dutch oven with a rich, golden sauce.
Lindsay Lehrer

Creamy One Pot Chicken

Need a quick and easy dinner for a busy night? This Creamy One Pot Chicken is the perfect solution! Made with tender, pan-seared chicken in a rich, flavorful sauce, it’s a dish that’s hard to mess up. Serve it over rice pilaf or pasta for a satisfying meal the whole family will love. Bonus: It makes amazing leftovers for lunch the next day!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Dinner Recipe, Weeknight Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • salt,pepper, paprika, garlic powder (to taste)
  • 2 tablespoon flour
  • 2-3 tablespoon butter
  • ½ large white or Vidalia onion diced
  • 1-2 handfuls baby spinach
  • 2 cups water + 1 tablespoon Better Than Bouillon or 2 cups chicken broth
  • ½ cup heavy cream

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and coat lightly in flour.
  2. Heat butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Once it starts to brown, add the chicken. Sauté for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden. Remove and set aside.
  3. Sauté the onions and spinach in the same pot for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Return the chicken to the pot, cover, and cook on low heat for 15-20 minutes, until fully cooked.
  6. Serve over rice pilaf or pasta. Enjoy!