Description
A foolproof, one-pan dinner featuring seared chicken breasts in a rich, creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. Ready in just 20 minutes with minimal ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs / 680g)
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2–3 cups fresh spinach
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil (or a mix)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season generously with salt and pepper. If thick, pound to an even ¾-inch thickness.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add butter and olive oil. Once butter stops foaming, add chicken.
- Sear chicken for 5-6 minutes without moving it to develop a golden crust. Flip and cook for another 4-5 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove to a plate and tent with foil.
- Reduce heat to medium. In the same pan, add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the pan to release browned bits. Simmer for 1 minute.
- Add heavy cream and Italian seasoning. Stir well and simmer gently for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Stir in fresh spinach and cook for about 30 seconds until wilted.
- Return chicken and any accumulated juices to the pan. Spoon sauce over the top and let sit for a minute before serving.
Notes
Pound chicken to even thickness for uniform cooking. Do not crowd the pan to ensure proper searing. Keep heat moderate when adding cream to prevent curdling. Sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil provide better flavor than dry ones. This recipe is naturally gluten-free, but check labels on broth and tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast wit
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 32
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 35
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