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Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken

Pan-seared boneless chicken breasts in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce with spinach and Parmesan.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time33 minutes
Total Time43 minutes
Course: Main Course
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts(6 ounces each)
  • 3 tablespoonscoconut oil
  • 1/2 teaspoonsweet paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoonground oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoonkosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoonground black pepper
  • 2 cupsheavy cream
  • 1 cupfresh spinach leaves
  • 8.5 ouncesoil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1/4 cupshredded Parmesan cheese
  • 2 clovesgarlic crushed

Instructions

Instructions

  • Pat 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6 ounces each) dry with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon sweet paprika, and ½ teaspoon ground oregano.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons coconut oil in a large non-stick pan over medium heat until shimmering. Add the chicken breasts in a single layer and cook undisturbed about 6–8 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F/74°C). If the pan is crowded, cook in batches.
  • Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and tent loosely with foil; set aside.
  • In the same pan, add 2 cloves garlic (crushed) and 8.5 ounces oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes (including any oil from the jar). Sauté over medium heat, stirring, for about 2–3 minutes until the garlic is fragrant.
  • Pour in 2 cups heavy cream and add 1 cup fresh spinach leaves. Stir to combine, bring to a gentle simmer, and cook 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the spinach is wilted and the sauce has reduced slightly.
  • Stir in ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese and cook 2–3 minutes more, until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens slightly.
  • Return the chicken to the pan, spoon sauce over each breast, and simmer 1–2 minutes to reheat and meld flavors. Check that the chicken is fully cooked and warmed through.
  • Serve warm.

Equipment

  • large non-stick pan

Notes

I drained my sun dried tomatoes but didn’t rinse them. You can also use some of the oil to sear the chicken instead of coconut oil, if you prefer.
To add a little spice to this creamy chicken skillet recipe, just sprinkle in some crushed red pepper flakes along with the other seasonings. Be careful because a little bit goes a long way!