Creamy Skillet Chicken with Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Fast, flavorful, and fabulously creamy—this skillet chicken recipe brings together juicy chicken, vibrant spinach, and tangy sun-dried tomatoes in a Parmesan-kissed sauce. It’s an elegant dinner made easy, all in one pan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 1x
Ingredients
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes
2 cups fresh spinach
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup half-and-half
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
Sear chicken breasts for 5–6 minutes per side, or until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
In the same pan, add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in spinach and cook until wilted.
Lower heat and add half-and-half and Parmesan cheese. Stir until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
Return chicken to the pan and spoon sauce over top. Simmer 2–3 minutes to heat through.
Serve warm, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories: 360
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Protein: 32g