Tender chicken in a garlic-Parmesan sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and fluffy rice all cooked in one skillet.
# Ingredient list:
→ Chicken
01 - 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 1 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
04 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
05 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
→ Rice and Broth
06 - 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
07 - 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
→ Vegetables
08 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
09 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
10 - 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and sliced
11 - 2 cups fresh baby spinach, packed
→ Sauce
12 - 1 cup heavy cream
13 - 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
14 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
→ Garnish
15 - Fresh basil leaves, torn
16 - Additional Parmesan cheese for serving
# How to Make It:
01 - Combine salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Coat chicken pieces evenly with seasoning mixture.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, approximately 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
03 - Add butter to the same skillet. Sauté chopped onion for 2 to 3 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Stir in sliced sun-dried tomatoes and rinsed rice. Toast for 1 minute, stirring frequently to coat with oil and butter.
05 - Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Cover skillet, reduce heat to low, and cook for 15 minutes until rice is tender and most liquid is absorbed.
06 - Return cooked chicken and accumulated juices to the skillet. Stir in heavy cream and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Simmer uncovered for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce reaches desired thickness.
07 - Add baby spinach to the skillet and cook until completely wilted, approximately 1 minute. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.
08 - Transfer to serving dishes while hot. Garnish with torn fresh basil and additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
