This recipe of Spiced Chicken with Creamed Spinach and Apples is an adaptation of a Food Network Recipe. I replaced their Swiss Chard with creamed Spinach. Sure I bumped the calorie count by about 50 pts per serving but the richness of the Creamed Spinach ties the dish together well. You will be surprised at how good the Gala apples taste in this combination. I recommend a medium body white wine or fruity fall craft beer with your meal. – jughandle
Spiced Chicken with Creamed Spinach and Apples
The original recipe https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/spiced-chicken-with-apples-3363966 – Jughandle has changed this comforting dish of pan-seared spiced chicken breasts with roasted Gala apples and red onions. Jug has substituted creamed spinach for their sautéed Swiss chard improving balance.
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 skinless boneless chicken breasts (about 6 ounces each)
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice ground
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric ground
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste as required
- 3 Tbsps. olive oil extra-virgin
- 2 whole Gala apples cut into wedges- peeling is optional
- 1 med red onion sliced
- 1 Tbsp. lemon Juice the juice of one lemon
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic minced
For the Creamed Spinach
- 3 cups spinach chopped (stems and leaves separated)
- 1/4 cup 1/2 and 1/2 cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese about 1/2 a block
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 1 whole shallot or small white onion
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
For the Chicken and Apples
- Season the chicken with the allspice, turmeric, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet or seasoned cast iron pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Add the apples, red onion and a pinch of salt to the skillet.
- Cook the apple/onion mixture, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly browned, about 4 minutes.
- Add the lemon juice to the skillet and cook, scraping up any browned bits, 30 seconds.
- Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to maintain a simmer. Arrange the chicken on top of the apple mixture. Cover and cook until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is slightly reduced, 6 to 9 minutes.
For the Creamed Spinach
- Meanwhile, heat the remaining olive oil in a separate large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and shallot then Sautee, stirring, until golden, about 30 seconds. Do not burn the garlic, if you do. throw it out and start it over.
- Add the spinach stems and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until softened, 3 minutes. Add the spinach leaves; cook, stirring, until wilted, about 2 more minutes.
- Pour in the 1/2 & 1/2 stirring until it starts to bubble. Then add the cream cheese stirring to incorporate.
- Once incorporated stir in the parmesan cheese. Stir until everything comes together.
- Serve with the chicken and apples.
Nutrition Facts
Spiced Chicken with Creamed Spinach and Apples
Amount Per Serving
Calories 413
Calories from Fat 279
% Daily Value*
Fat 31g48%
Saturated Fat 11g69%
Cholesterol 153mg51%
Sodium 425mg18%
Potassium 498mg14%
Carbohydrates 5g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 30g60%
Vitamin A 2669IU53%
Vitamin C 8mg10%
Calcium 227mg23%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.