Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato and Spinach Chicken
A rich, low-carb skillet dinner featuring golden chicken breast simmered in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce. Fresh baby spinach adds a boost of color and vital hydration.
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Before you start
Your 25-minute game plan
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
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- 1Prep oil-packed (drained)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Next: Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally…
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Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally…
Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally to create thinner cutlets. Season both sides generously with salt, black pepper, and a pinch of garlic powder or Italian seasoning.
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Heat the olive oil in a large…
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 4 to 5 minutes per side until deeply golden and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove from the pan and set aside.
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Lower the heat to medium
Lower the heat to medium. Pour the chicken broth into the skillet to deglaze, using a wooden spoon to scrape up any flavorful browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
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Stir in the heavy cream and the…
Stir in the heavy cream and the chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Let the mixture simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce reduces and thickens slightly.
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Add the fresh baby spinach to the…
Add the fresh baby spinach to the skillet in handfuls. Stir continuously for about 1 to 2 minutes until the leaves are completely wilted but still bright green.
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Return the seared chicken cutlets to the…
Return the seared chicken cutlets to the pan, nestling them into the spinach and spooning the creamy sauce over the top. Serve immediately.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Pat your chicken completely dry with…
Pat your chicken completely dry with a paper towel before seasoning—this is the secret to getting a restaurant-quality golden sear.
For an extra boost of flavor…
For an extra boost of flavor and skin-loving fats, use a spoonful of the oil from your sun-dried tomato jar to sear the chicken instead of standard olive oil.
If the sauce reduces too quickly…
If the sauce reduces too quickly and becomes too thick, simply splash in an extra tablespoon or two of chicken broth to loosen it up.
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