Ingredients
Scale
Gathering your ingredients is like assembling the pieces of a puzzle that, when complete, create something truly remarkable. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup spinach leaves
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Feel free to substitute sun-dried tomatoes with fresh cherry tomatoes if you prefer a burst of freshness. And if you’re out of heavy cream, a combination of milk and a little extra butter can work in a pinch.
Instructions
Cooking this dish is like orchestrating a symphony, where each step leads to a crescendo of flavors. Here’s how you can make it:
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add butter and garlic, sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the heavy cream, chicken broth, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until it starts to thicken.
- Add spinach and sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet, stirring until the spinach wilts.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it with the sauce. Let it simmer for another 3-4 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
As you cook, remember that it’s okay to adjust the flavors to suit your family’s tastes. Cooking, after all, is an art as much as it is a science.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International