Description
Tender pan-seared chicken breasts simmered in a rich and creamy tomato-parmesan sauce with fresh spinach. A decadent and easy skillet meal perfect for a family dinner.
Ingredients
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- 4 tablespoons (59ml) olive oil - divided
- 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons (44ml) minced onions
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) minced garlic
- 1 26 ounce (737g) box strained tomatoes
- 1 26 ounce (737g) box chopped tomatoes
- 2 cups (473ml) heavy cream
- 2 cups (473ml) shredded parmesan - divided
- 4 cups (946ml) loosely packed baby spinach leaves - torn into smaller pieces
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, add 2 tablespoons (30ml) of olive oil along with the chicken breasts and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Cook chicken over medium-high heat for approximately 4-6 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and juices run clear.
- Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons (30ml) of olive oil, minced onions, minced garlic, strained tomatoes, chopped tomatoes, heavy cream, and additional salt and pepper.
- Heat over medium until it comes to a simmer.
- Stir in 1 cup (237ml) of the shredded parmesan cheese.
- Add chicken back to the skillet along with baby spinach leaves.
- Cover and let simmer over medium-low heat while you prepare your pasta or another side pairing (approximately 10 minutes).
- When ready to serve, place over your pasta or rice and sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup (237ml) of shredded parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Ensure the chicken is fully cooked (juices run clear) before removing it from the skillet.
- The sauce should simmer for approximately 10 minutes after adding the chicken and spinach.
- Serve the chicken and sauce over pasta or rice as suggested in the instructions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 350g
- Calories: 760
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 55
- Saturated Fat: 30
- Unsaturated Fat: 25
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 45
- Cholesterol: 180