One-Pan Creamy Chicken and Spinach
prep time: 5 MINS
Creamy chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach in this easy Italian dinner done in 20 minutes. It’s all done in one pan so you don’t have to do dishes
INGREDIENTS
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1.5 lbs skinless boneless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/3 cup finely diced onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cups spinach leaves (about 3 ounces)
- (optional) chopped fresh basil
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken breasts well with salt and pepper. Cook chicken for 3-5 minutes per side or until chicken is no longer pink inside. Remove from the skillet and place on a plate.
- Add the butter, onions, garlic, and crushed red pepper to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the cream, chicken broth, sun-dried tomatoes, and cream cheese. Simmer over medium heat for a couple of minutes, whisking until creamy.
- Stir in the Parmesan and spinach and simmer until spinach has wilted. The longer you cook the sauce the thicker it will be. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Return chicken to the pan in the sauce until warmed then serve. Garnish with fresh chopped basil if desired. Serve plain, over pasta, or over cauliflower rice for a low-carb version.
RECIPE NOTES
CAN I USE ROTISSERIE CHICKEN?
Yes, just skip step one and add the chicken to the sauce at the end until warm
IS THIS KETO-FRIENDLY?
Yes, with only 3 net carbs this dinner is the perfect Keto meal.
Source: The Girl Who Ate Everything
