Description
This Creamy Tomato Spinach Chicken recipe offers a luscious combination of seared chicken breasts simmered in a rich and flavorful tomato cream sauce with fresh spinach. It’s a comforting and easy-to-make dish perfect for a weeknight dinner, pairing beautifully with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Add them to the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juices and bring the mixture to a simmer. Stir in the heavy cream and Italian seasoning, allowing the sauce to simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine: Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted. Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the chicken. Let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes to heat through and allow flavors to meld.
- Serve: Plate the creamy tomato spinach chicken over your choice of pasta, rice, or alongside crusty bread. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Enjoy your delicious and creamy meal!
Notes
- Use fresh spinach for the best texture and flavor, but baby spinach can also be substituted.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or coconut cream.
- Adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper or Italian seasoning according to taste.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with pasta like fettuccine, or a bed of steamed rice.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: creamy tomato spinach chicken, easy chicken dinner, one skillet chicken, dinner recipe, Italian chicken dish
