Description
A rich, garlicky one-pan dinner featuring seared chicken breasts in a creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. Ready in under 30 minutes with restaurant-quality flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs / 680g)
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 6–8 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil), chopped
- 4 cups fresh spinach (about 120g)
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Red pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and half of the Italian seasoning. Pound to an even ½-inch thickness if necessary.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F). Remove chicken and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic to the same skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add sun-dried tomatoes and remaining Italian seasoning; stir for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up browned bits. Simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Stir in fresh spinach until wilted. Reduce heat to low and sprinkle in Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and smooth. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Return chicken to the skillet, nestling it into the sauce. Spoon sauce over the top and simmer for 1-2 minutes to heat through.
- Serve immediately over pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or cauliflower rice.
Notes
Do not skip searing the chicken for flavor. Use fresh garlic instead of jarred to avoid metallic taste. Grate your own Parmesan to ensure smooth melting. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of milk or broth. Do not freeze this dish as the cream sauce may separate.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast wit
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 32
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 35
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