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High-Protein Marry Me Chicken

A one-pan wonder packed with protein and floating in a creamy sauce that will win your heart and satisfy your taste buds.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream for the sauce
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cup spinach, fresh or frozen
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese for finishing
  • Fresh basil for garnish optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for about 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and Italian seasoning, cooking for about a minute.
  4. Add chicken broth and heavy cream, bringing to a gentle simmer.
  5. Mix in sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, simmering for another 5-7 minutes until spinach wilts and sauce thickens.
  6. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
  7. Plate the chicken, spoon the sauce over it, and garnish with fresh basil if desired.

Notes

For a lighter version, you can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days.