Classy Chicken
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with "Classy Chicken," a rich and flavorful dish that combines succulent golden-browned chicken breasts with a luscious, creamy spinach and sundried tomato sauce. Featuring a harmonious blend of ingredients like parmesan cheese, garlic, and a hint of lemon juice, this one-skillet recipe is both elegant and easy to prepare. Perfectly seasoned and oven-finished for maximum tenderness, it takes just 45 minutes from start to finish, making it ideal for busy nights or intimate gatherings. Serve this restaurant-quality meal alongside mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread to soak up every drop of the velvety sauce. Whether you’re hosting dinner or craving something indulgent, Classy Chicken is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 0.5 cup sundried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 0.5 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and black pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the baby spinach to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring, until wilted. Stir in the chopped sundried tomatoes.
Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Stir in the grated parmesan cheese and allow it to melt into the sauce, creating a creamy consistency. Add the lemon juice and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Spoon some of the sauce over the chicken.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
Once done, remove the skillet from the oven and let it rest for 3-5 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Serve the Classy Chicken with your choice of side, such as mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2923 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 170.1 g | 218% | |
| Saturated Fat | 80.4 g | 402% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 918 mg | 306% | |
| Sodium | 5205 mg | 226% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 74.1 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.4 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.7 g | ||
| Protein | 251.6 g | 503% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 756 mg | 58% | |
| Iron | 15.6 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 3877 mg | 82% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
