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.
- Author: Rosy
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- 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
- Gather and prepare all ingredients: chop sun-dried tomatoes, mince garlic, and wash spinach.
- 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.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in cream cheese and chicken broth; mix until smooth and simmer gently for about 3 minutes.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted (2-3 minutes). Mix in grated Parmesan cheese.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, allowing it to heat through before serving with pasta or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 225g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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.