Creamy Spinach Chicken Dinner
If you want a chicken dinner entree that will impress your family or guests, this spinach and chicken recipe is it!
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Servings: 3
Calories: 428kcal
Equipment
- Knife and cutting board
- Large skillet
- Stove
Ingredients
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, divided
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ⅓ cup onion, minced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 ½ cups baby spinach leaves
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and ½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning on both sides. In a large skillet, heat one tablespoon of butter and one tablespoon of the oil from the sun-dried tomatoes over medium-high heat and brown the chicken breasts for 4 minutes on each side until completely cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
- Add one tablespoon of butter to the same skillet and saute the minced onion, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes. Add ½ teaspoon of Italian seasoning.
- Slowly pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer and add the grated parmesan cheese. Stir until the cheese has melted and add salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix in the baby spinach leaves and cook until wilted.
- Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook until reheated.
Nutrition
Calories: 428kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 26g