Creamy Spinach and Chicken Skillet
A creamy, flavorful skillet dish featuring chicken, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- 5 ounces baby spinach
- 1.25 cups heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Dice the onion, mince the garlic, and thinly slice the sun-dried tomatoes. Grate Parmesan if using fresh.
- Butterfly the chicken breasts, season with salt and pepper, and pat dry.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, sear half the chicken until browned, then transfer to a plate.
- Repeat with remaining chicken and set aside.
- Lower heat, add more oil if needed, and cook onion until softened. Stir in garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and Italian seasoning.
- Add spinach a handful at a time until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream, add Parmesan and remaining salt, bring to a simmer while scraping the pan.
- Return chicken to skillet, cook until chicken reaches 165ºF (74ºC), about 4-7 minutes.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using fresh herbs like basil or parsley. You can serve this dish over pasta or rice for a heartier meal.