Description
A comforting dish combining juicy chicken with a creamy garlic sauce, fresh spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian herbs (oregano and basil)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by mincing the garlic and chopping the sun-dried tomatoes.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet; sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach. Wilt the spinach, then pour in the heavy cream and stir until combined.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Simmer until the cheese melts.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve with pasta, rice, or salad.
Notes
For lighter options, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream or chicken with tofu or shrimp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken, Tuscan Chicken, Garlic Chicken, Comfort Food, Italian Recipe