Description
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Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs, then sear in olive oil until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
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In the same pan, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant, then add sun-dried tomatoes.
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Pour in broth and cream, stirring to deglaze. Simmer until slightly thickened.
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Stir in parmesan and spinach, cooking until wilted. Return chicken to the pan and simmer a few more minutes.
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Serve hot over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes, and garnish as desired.
Ingredients
For the chicken:
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Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs 🍗
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Olive oil 🫒
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Garlic (minced) 🧄
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Onion (diced) 🧅
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Sun-dried tomatoes (chopped) 🍅
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Spinach or baby spinach 🌱
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Heavy cream or half-and-half 🥛
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Chicken broth
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Grated parmesan cheese 🧀
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Italian seasoning 🌿
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Salt & pepper
Optional garnish:
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Fresh basil or parsley 🌿
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Crushed red pepper flakes 🌶️
Instructions
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Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs, then sear in olive oil until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
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In the same pan, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant, then add sun-dried tomatoes.
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Pour in broth and cream, stirring to deglaze. Simmer until slightly thickened.
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Stir in parmesan and spinach, cooking until wilted. Return chicken to the pan and simmer a few more minutes.
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Serve hot over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes, and garnish as desired.
Notes
Swap cream for coconut milk for a dairy-free version. Add mushrooms for more umami or white wine for extra richness. This sauce is great with crusty bread too!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20–25 minutes