Description
A rich and comforting skillet chicken dinner with garlic Parmesan cream sauce, spinach, and cherry tomatoes.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 6 to 8 ounces each
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
3 cups baby spinach
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken on both sides with oregano, salt, and black pepper.
2. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for about 8 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through to 165°F. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
3. In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute, stirring often, until fragrant.
4. Add the cherry tomatoes and season lightly with salt and black pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes soften and begin to release their juices.
5. Stir in the baby spinach and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until just wilted.
6. Pour in the heavy cream and add the Parmesan cheese. Stir well and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low and cook for about 3 minutes, until slightly thickened.
7. Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until the chicken is warmed through.
8. Serve the chicken with the creamy tomato-spinach sauce and lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest sauce.
Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes for deeper flavor.
Serve with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Quick & Easy Dinners
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-American