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Weeknight • Chicken

Creamy Tomato & Spinach Chicken

Tender chicken breasts simmered in a luscious, vibrant tomato and spinach cream sauce, perfect for a satisfying dinner.

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Servings
4
Level
Weeknight
Creamy Tomato & Spinach Chicken

Get ready for a dinner that feels fancy but is surprisingly simple to make! This Creamy Tomato and Spinach Chicken takes humble chicken breasts and transforms them into something truly special with a rich, flavorful sauce.

Ingredients

Yield: 4 servings

Main

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs total), sliced horizontally to make 4 thinner cutlets
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil or parsley, chopped, for garnish

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Season chicken cutlets generously with salt and pepper.

  2. Step 2

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.

  3. Step 3

    Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet. Once melted, add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and oregano, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

  4. Step 4

    Stir in the diced tomatoes (with their juice) and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.

  5. Step 5

    Stir in the heavy cream and fresh spinach. Cook, stirring gently, until the spinach wilts down, about 2-3 minutes. Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.

  6. Step 6

    Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, nestling it into the sauce. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes to heat through. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve hot, perhaps over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.

Tips

  • Slicing the chicken breasts horizontally helps them cook faster and absorb more flavor from the sauce.
  • Don't be afraid to let the sauce simmer; it helps deepen the flavors.
  • This sauce is also fantastic with pasta or rice to soak up all the deliciousness.

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