Description
Cozy up with this Cozy Creamy Italian Chicken Skillet, a delightful dish that turns simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal. This creamy chicken skillet is infused with garlic, fresh spinach, and cherry tomatoes, all enveloped in a rich sauce that will have everyone asking for seconds. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe is easy to follow and adaptable to suit various dietary needs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning blend
- 2 cups fresh spinach (or 1 cup frozen)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dice chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown, about 6-8 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning; sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and scrape the skillet for flavor bits. Let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Fold in spinach until wilted and add cherry tomatoes; cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Top with freshly grated Parmesan before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the dish (approximately 290g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute zucchini or add fresh basil for extra flavor. For meal prep, store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.