Description
This creamy spinach and sun-dried tomato chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken breasts with flavorful ingredients, perfect for a family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil)
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; sear in the skillet until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side.
- Add minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes; sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir in dried Italian herbs; simmer until slightly thickened.
- Stir in fresh spinach until wilted, then transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of at least 165°F (75°C). Serve warm.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in Italian herbs before cooking.
- Serve with pasta or rice for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg