Description
A quick and easy weeknight dinner featuring seared chicken breasts in a rich, creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and garlic, all cooked in a single skillet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs / 680g)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5–6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (low-sodium)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (jarred in oil)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3–4 cups fresh baby spinach
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season generously with salt and pepper. If thick, pound to 1/2-inch thickness.
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove chicken to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits. Simmer for 1 minute.
- Stir in heavy cream and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan cheese, stirring until cheese melts. Add spinach and stir until wilted (about 1 minute).
- Return chicken to the skillet, nestling into the sauce. Cover and simmer on low-medium heat for 5-7 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve immediately with extra sauce.
Notes
Do not skip searing the chicken for better flavor. Use fresh garlic instead of jarred for best taste. Keep heat medium-low when adding cream and cheese to prevent breaking. This recipe is naturally gluten-free if broth and tomatoes are checked. Sauce does not freeze well due to dairy content.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast wit
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 680
- Fat: 32
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 40
Keywords: chicken, creamy, tuscan, garlic, one-pan, weeknight dinner, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, parmesan, easy recipe