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Creamy One-Pan Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken with Baby Spinach

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A quick and easy one-pan chicken dish featuring a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce with fresh baby spinach, perfect for busy weeknights and minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds / 680 grams), pounded to even thickness
  • 1/2 cup (about 75 grams) sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (preferably packed in oil)
  • 4 cups (120 grams) fresh baby spinach, washed
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream (can substitute with coconut cream for dairy-free)
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) chicken broth
  • 1/3 cup (30 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (preferably extra virgin)
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning (or mix of oregano, basil, and thyme)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Red pepper flakes (optional, a pinch)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry and pound to about 1/2 inch thickness. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. (5 minutes)
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook 4-5 minutes per side until golden and nearly cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside. (10 minutes)
  3. Lower heat to medium. Add remaining tablespoon olive oil. Sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant, then add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook 1-2 minutes. (3 minutes)
  4. Pour in chicken broth, scraping browned bits from pan. Simmer 2 minutes. Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, whisk gently, and cook 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens slightly. (6 minutes)
  5. Stir in baby spinach and cook 2 minutes until wilted and tender. Season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. (3 minutes)
  6. Return chicken breasts to pan, spoon sauce over them. Cover loosely and simmer on low for 5 minutes until chicken is cooked through and flavors meld. (5 minutes)
  7. Remove lid, taste sauce, adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot directly from the pan. (2 minutes)

Notes

If sauce is too thick, add more chicken broth or cream. To thicken sauce, simmer uncovered longer. Keep heat moderate when adding cream to prevent curdling. For extra flavor, finish with lemon juice or fresh basil. Cook chicken in batches if pan is small to avoid overcrowding.

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