Description
A creamy, flavorful chicken dish that combines garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach in a rich sauce. It’s often said to be so delicious that it might lead to a marriage proposal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil, for garnish
- Optional: Crushed red pepper flakes, for some heat
Instructions
- Season your chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the pan and sear for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. Lower the heat, then add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds.
- Sprinkle in the Italian seasoning, then pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the heavy cream (or half-and-half), followed by the sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. Cook for about 2 minutes until the spinach wilts.
- Gradually stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is creamy and well combined.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, making sure it is well-coated in the sauce. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve immediately.
Notes
For a dairy-free alternative, use coconut cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg