Creamy Garlic Chicken w/ Spinach and Cherry Tomatoes
This Creamy Garlic Chicken w/ Spinach and Cherry Tomatoes is comfort food made easy! Tender chicken in a luscious garlic cream sauce with fresh spinach and juicy tomatoes.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts cut into large pieces
- 250 g cherry tomatoes halved
- 3 garlic cloves finely chopped
- 150 g baby spinach
- 200 ml heavy cream
- 200 ml chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 100 g grated Parmesan
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
Prepare the Ingredients
- Start by gathering all your ingredients. Cut the chicken breasts into large pieces, halve the cherry tomatoes, and finely chop the garlic. Set everything aside for quick access while cooking.
Sauté the Chicken
- In a large skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken pieces. Season them with salt and pepper. Sauté until the chicken is golden brown on the outside and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Cook the Garlic and Tomatoes
- In the same skillet, add a bit more olive oil if needed. Add the finely chopped garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Be careful not to burn it. Next, add the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for about 3-4 minutes until they start to soften and release their juices.
Create the Creamy Sauce
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a simmer, scraping any bits off the bottom of the skillet. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream, dried oregano, and grated Parmesan. Mix well and allow the sauce to thicken slightly, about 3-5 minutes.
Combine and Serve
- Add the sautéed chicken back into the skillet along with the baby spinach. Stir everything together and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, just until the spinach wilts. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Cutting Board
- Sharp Knife
- Measuring Cups
- Spatula
Notes
- Use fresh herbs instead of dried for a burst of flavor.
- Don’t skip the step of scraping the skillet; those browned bits add depth to the sauce.
- For a bit of heat, consider adding red pepper flakes when cooking the garlic.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Substitute heavy cream with coconut cream for a dairy-free alternative.