Tender chicken with creamy sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and fragrant Italian herbs.
# Ingredient list:
→ Chicken
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.3–1.5 lb)
02 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
03 - 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
05 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
→ Creamy Sauce
06 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and sliced
08 - 1 cup heavy cream
09 - 0.5 cup low-sodium chicken broth
10 - 0.33 cup grated Parmesan cheese
11 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
12 - 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
13 - Salt and black pepper to taste
→ Vegetables & Finish
14 - 2 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped
15 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, plus extra for garnish
# How to Make It:
01 - Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
02 - Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear for 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F. Transfer to a plate and loosely cover.
03 - Reduce heat to medium. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Stir in heavy cream, chicken broth, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Mix thoroughly and bring to a gentle simmer.
05 - Add chopped spinach and cook for 1–2 minutes until wilted. Stir in chopped fresh basil.
06 - Return seared chicken and any accumulated juices to the skillet. Spoon sauce over chicken and simmer for 2–3 minutes until heated through.
07 - Transfer to serving dishes, garnish with additional fresh basil, and serve hot over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
