Creamy Garlic Chicken Spinach (Printable View)
Tender chicken simmered in creamy garlic sauce with spinach and sundried tomatoes for a flavorful dish.
# Ingredient List:
→ Chicken Preparation
01 - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 teaspoon salt
03 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
04 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
05 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
→ Creamy Garlic Sauce
06 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
07 - 4 cloves garlic minced
08 - ½ cup sundried tomatoes drained and sliced
09 - 1 cup chicken broth
10 - 1 cup heavy cream
11 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
12 - 2 cups fresh baby spinach
→ Garnish
13 - Fresh basil chopped
# How to Prepare:
01 - Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper. Lightly coat each breast in flour, shaking off excess to ensure even browning.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken breasts and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer to a plate and tent with foil.
03 - Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet and let melt. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
04 - Stir in sundried tomatoes and cook for 1 minute to soften. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer, using a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
05 - Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese to the simmering broth. Stir continuously until cheese completely melts and sauce thickens slightly, about 3 to 4 minutes.
06 - Add fresh baby spinach to the sauce, stirring gently until just wilted. This should take only 1 to 2 minutes to preserve vibrant color and texture.
07 - Return chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the creamy sauce generously over the top. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until chicken is heated through and flavors meld together. Garnish with chopped fresh basil and serve immediately.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The sauce comes together so quickly youll feel like a restaurant chef
- Sundried tomatoes add this bright tangy punch that cuts through the cream perfectly
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- Using a hot skillet and not overcrowding the pan is what gets you that restaurant quality sear
- Let the sauce simmer a few minutes after adding cream it thickens more than you expect
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- Dont rush the garlic step those 60 seconds make all the difference in depth
- Room temperature cream incorporates more smoothly into the sauce