Creamy Garlic Chicken Spinach (Printable)
Tender chicken breasts simmered in garlicky cream with spinach and sundried tomatoes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Protein
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
→ Aromatics
05 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
→ Vegetables
07 - 4 cups fresh baby spinach
08 - 1/3 cup sundried tomatoes (in oil), drained and sliced
→ Sauce
09 - 1 cup heavy cream
10 - 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
11 - 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
12 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
13 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
→ Garnish
14 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
# How To Make:
01 - Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove chicken to a plate and set aside.
03 - In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Stir in sundried tomatoes and cook for 1 minute.
05 - Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Reduce heat to medium.
06 - Add heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir until the sauce is smooth and begins to thicken, about 2-3 minutes.
07 - Add spinach and cook for 2 minutes until wilted.
08 - Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Simmer for 3-4 minutes to heat through and allow flavors to meld.
09 - Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The cream sauce comes together faster than you can pasta water and tastes like something from an Italian bistro
- Sundried tomatoes add this incredible tangy depth that balances the rich cream perfectly
02 -
- The sauce will continue thickening as it cools so do not overreduce it in the pan or you will end up with something closer to paste than sauce
- Heavy cream can split if boiled too aggressively so keep it at a gentle simmer once it is added
03 -
- Pound your chicken to even thickness not just for even cooking but because thinner pieces soak up more sauce
- Pre grated parmesan contains cellulose which prevents it from melting smoothly always grate your own