Creamy Chicken with Sun-dried Tomatoes and Spinach
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Creamy chicken with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach is an easy one-skillet dinner the whole family can enjoy! Juicy Italian herb chicken nestled in a skillet of cheesy, creamy white sauce can be served over pasta, potatoes, polenta, or with a side of bread. Ready in just 30 minutes.
Why you’ll love this recipe
If you like Alfredo sauce, you’ll enjoy this one-skillet chicken dish. The sauce is creamy and loaded with parmesan cheese. It is made lighter thanks to the acidic sun-dried tomatoes. Kids will love this dish too, and they will not think twice about the hidden vegetable—spinach!
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Ingredients & Variations
- Chicken Breasts: If your package has the 1-pound chicken breasts, fillet them and pound them to about 1/2 inch in thickness for even cooking.
- Oil &
Butter : For browning the chicken and adding flavor. - Spices: salt, pepper, Italian herb blend, red pepper flakes, and minced garlic for seasoning the dish.
- Milk: Whole milk for the base of the cream sauce.
- Flour: To act as a thickener for the sauce.
- Vegetables: Lemon juice, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach add a fresh and tangy bite.
- Parmesan Cheese: To make the sauce cheesy of course!
To make this gluten-free, use cornstarch or gluten-free flour. To make it dairy-free, use vegan
How to make creamy chicken with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach skillet
- Season the chicken liberally with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Any extra seasoning gets added to the skillet later.
- Sear the chicken on both sides for about 5 minutes each in oil and
butter . A golden brown crust should appear without burning the seasonings. Then remove the chicken to a large plate. - Add the remaining
butter , garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and seasoning to the skillet. Saute for 1 minute. - Add the flour to the skillet. Mix and cook for another minute until all the oil has been absorbed. Slowly add the milk while stirring to thicken the sauce.
- Add the spinach and toss to coat. Allow to wilt slightly.
- Add the chicken and juices back to the skillet. If desired, top with extra Parmesan cheese or sun-dried tomatoes.
- Optional: Stir in cooked pasta if desired.
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Creamy Chicken FAQs
What can be used instead of spinach?
Other greens, such as kale or collards, can be used in place of spinach.
What if I don’t have sun-dried tomatoes?
You can use 1 Tablespoon of tomato paste in a pinch.
Is this Marry Me chicken?
Almost, but not quite. Marry Me Chicken has a few differences in the sauce and spices that make it unique.
PMc’s Tips
- Ultra Flavor: substitute half white wine and half heavy cream for the whole milk. This will add a sweet, extra flavor and be a bit thicker in creaminess.
- Swap the Oil: use oil from the sun-dried tomatoes instead of olive oil for even more flavor.
Storage
Refrigerate this creamy chicken entree in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. Freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Note that because of the dairy, the sauce may look curdled when frozen. Reheating will fix that. When reheating the thawed or refrigerated dish, add 1/4 cup of chicken stock or milk to help loosen the sauce as it warms.
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What to it serve with Creamy Chicken
Pasta is a delicious and easy choice. Served alone and with xantham gum instead of flour, this dish is keto-friendly. Mashed potatoes and grits are equally easy and delicious options. This recipe can also be served as-is for a quick and easy one-skillet weeknight meal.
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Creamy Chicken with Sun-dried Tomato and Spinach
Creamy chicken with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach is an easy one skillet dinner the whole family can enjoy! Ready in just 30 minutes and served over pasta for an easy weeknight dinner.
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Creamy Chicken with Sun-dried Tomatoes and Spinach
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breasts 4 cutlets
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 4 Tablespoons butter divided
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 2 Tablespoons Italian seasoning divided
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained, chopped
- 2 Tablespoons flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 cups spinach fresh
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated or shredded
- ½ medium lemon juiced
- 16 ounces linguine pasta optional
Instructions
- Cook the pasta if using. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water to thin the sauce if needed.
- Filet the chicken breasts as needed and use a meat mallet to pound the chicken breasts under a layer of plastic wrap, into 1/2-inch thick cutlets, to end up with a total of four 8-ounce chicken cutlets.
- Season the chicken liberally on all sides with salt, pepper, and half of the Italian seasoning. Any extra seasoning gets added to the skillet later.
- Sear the chicken over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes on each side in 1 Tablespoon of oil and 2 Tablespoons of butter until golden brown. Transfer the chicken to a large plate.
- Add the remaining butter, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and seasoning to the skillet. Saute for 1 minute.
- Add the flour to the skillet. Mix and cook for another minute until all oil has been absorbed. Add the milk slowly while stirring to thicken the sauce, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese. Add the spinach and toss to coat. Allow to wilt slightly.
- Stir in lemon juice. Add the chicken and juices from the plate back to the skillet and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Top with extra Parmesan cheese or sun-dried tomatoes if desired. Add cooked pasta and toss to coat with sauce. Thin with pasta water if a thinner sauce is desired.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are important to you, I recommend calculating them yourself.
Of course, I had to put this over pasta, but my hubs ate it keto and raved over it.