Description
Creamy, savory skillet chicken simmered in a rich parmesan cream sauce with sun dried tomatoes and fresh spinach. This comforting Tuscan-inspired dish is perfect for weeknights yet elegant enough for special dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken pieces (about 680 grams total)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 cup (100 grams) grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup (150 grams) sun dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 cups (60 grams) fresh spinach leaves
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Season the chicken pieces evenly with salt and black pepper.
- Place the chicken in the hot skillet and sear for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and let it simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream, grated parmesan cheese, sun dried tomatoes, dried oregano, dried thyme, and red pepper flakes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 74 degrees Celsius and the sauce thickens.
- Stir in fresh spinach leaves and cook until wilted.
- Spoon the sauce over the chicken and serve hot.
Notes
- Use freshly grated parmesan for smoother melting and better flavor.
- If the sauce thickens too much, add a splash of chicken broth to loosen it.
- Allow the chicken to rest a few minutes before serving to retain juices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken piece with sauce
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg
Keywords: marry me chicken, creamy chicken skillet, tuscan chicken, parmesan chicken, chicken with sun dried tomatoes