creamy italian chicken
This Creamy Italian Chicken dish features tender chicken breasts cooked in a rich and flavorful creamy sauce, highlighted with Italian herbs and spices. It's perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner and pairs well with pasta or rice.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 wooden spoon or spatula
- 1 cutting board
- 1 plate for cooked chicken
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts About 1.5 lb total.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream For a lighter version, use half-and-half.
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes Chopped.
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil Chopped, for garnish.
Instructions
- Begin by seasoning the chicken breasts with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center. Remove the chicken from the skillet and place it on a plate.
- In the same skillet, reduce the heat to low and add the heavy cream. Stir continuously to prevent burning.
- Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until smooth, creating a creamy sauce.
- Add the spinach and sun-dried tomatoes to the sauce, stirring to combine. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the spinach has wilted.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, spooning some of the sauce over the top, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
- Serve the creamy chicken with sauce on top and garnish with fresh chopped basil.
Notes
For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
This dish pairs wonderfully with pasta, rice, or a side of steamed vegetables.
Feel free to add more vegetables, such as bell peppers or mushrooms, to the recipe for added nutrition. Enjoy!