Description
This creamy garlic chicken is packed with flavor from sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and fresh spinach, making it a delightful meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb total)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 cups baby spinach
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Extra salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then sear the chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add minced garlic to the same skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another minute.
- Pour in chicken broth to deglaze the pan and scrape up any browned bits.
- Add heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes and let it simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add baby spinach and cook until wilted, about 1 minute.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over the top, and simmer for another 3–4 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning and serve warm over pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice.
Notes
- This dish pairs wonderfully with a side of garlic bread or a fresh salad.
- For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg