Tender chicken with a rich creamy sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and fresh basil.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.3 to 1.5 pounds)
02 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
03 - 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
05 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
→ Creamy Sauce
06 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and sliced
08 - 1 cup heavy cream
09 - 0.5 cup low-sodium chicken broth
10 - 0.33 cup grated Parmesan cheese
11 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
12 - 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
13 - Salt and black pepper to taste
→ Vegetables and Finish
14 - 2 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped
15 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, plus extra for garnish
# Directions:
01 - Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides evenly with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
02 - Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and sear for 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Transfer cooked chicken to a plate and cover loosely.
03 - Reduce skillet heat to medium. Add minced garlic and sliced sun-dried tomatoes to the same skillet and sauté for approximately 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Stir in heavy cream, chicken broth, grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Mix thoroughly and bring to a gentle simmer.
05 - Add roughly chopped baby spinach to the sauce and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until completely wilted. Stir in chopped fresh basil.
06 - Return seared chicken breasts and any accumulated juices to the skillet. Spoon sauce generously over chicken and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until heated through.
07 - Transfer chicken to serving plates and garnish with additional fresh basil. Serve immediately over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes as desired.
