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Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken

Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken is a delightful dish that features juicy chicken breasts enveloped in a rich, velvety sauce infused with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal that will have your taste buds dancing. Serve it over pasta or rice for a complete dinner that’s as visually appealing as it is delicious.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
  • 1 cup jarred sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 8 oz full-fat cream cheese
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Gather and prepare all ingredients: chop sun-dried tomatoes, mince garlic, and wash spinach.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Stir in cream cheese and chicken broth; mix until smooth and simmer gently for about 3 minutes.
  5. Add spinach and cook until wilted (2-3 minutes). Mix in grated Parmesan cheese.
  6. Return the chicken to the skillet, allowing it to heat through before serving with pasta or rice.

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Keywords: For extra flavor, consider adding Italian herbs or crushed red pepper flakes. Substitute sun-dried tomatoes with roasted red peppers for a different twist. To make it dairy-free, use coconut milk instead of cream cheese.