Description
A rich and elegant one-pan dish featuring tender chicken breasts smothered in a creamy sauce with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and baby spinach. Perfect for a cozy dinner or a special occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
For the Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup yellow onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, thinly sliced
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1½ cups heavy cream (or coconut cream for dairy-free)
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken:
Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with Italian seasoning, kosher salt, and black pepper. - Sear the Chicken:
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 4–5 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside. - Sauté Aromatics:
Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Sauté minced garlic and chopped onion for 2–3 minutes, until fragrant and softened. - Build the Sauce:
Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1–2 minutes. Reduce heat to low and pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine. - Add Spinach and Parmesan:
Add baby spinach and gently stir until wilted. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and incorporated into the sauce. - Return the Chicken:
Place the seared chicken breasts back into the skillet. Simmer for 5–7 minutes, spooning the sauce over the chicken, until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F). - Serve:
Serve the chicken warm, generously topped with the creamy sauce.
Notes
- Substitute chicken breasts with chicken thighs for a juicier option.
- For a thinner sauce, add a splash of chicken broth.
- Make it dairy-free by using coconut cream and nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan.
- Add a splash of white wine to deglaze the pan before adding the cream for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired