Creamy Lemon Parmesan Chicken

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour

3/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan, divided

1 tsp. garlic powder Zest of

1/2 a lemon kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper

3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 tbsp. olive oil

1 tbsp. butter

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 c. baby spinach

1 c. heavy cream

2/3 c. chicken broth

1 lemon, sliced in rounds and halved

1/4 c. basil, thinly sliced

DIRECTIONS

1. On a large plate, combine flour with 1/4 cup parmesan, garlic powder and lemon zest. Season generously with salt and pepper and mix thoroughly with a fork. Dredge each chicken breast on all sides with flour mixture. Set aside.

2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil until shimmering but not smoking. Add chicken and sear until golden, 6 minutes. Flip and cook until opposite side is golden, around 6 minutes more. Remove from pan and set aside.

3. Turn heat down to medium and add butter to pan. When butter is melted add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add spinach and cook until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Add chicken broth, cream, and remaining parmesan and season with more salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Add lemon slices and bring to a simmer and cook until thickened slightly, 3 to 4 minutes. Return chicken to skillet and simmer until chicken is cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes more.

4. When chicken is cooked, remove skillet from heat and garnish with basil. Serve.