Marry Me Chicken
Use sundried tomatoes packed in oil, drained, to add richness without extra drying time. Let the chicken rest in the sauce for a few minutes after baking so it stays juicy and the flavors marry.
Time: Prep: 10 mins, Cook: 40 mins, Total: 50 mins
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped sundried tomatoes
- 1 cup spinach leaves
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
- Heat the oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook until browned on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the sundried tomatoes and spinach to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts.
- Pour in the heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, dried basil, and dried oregano. Stir well to combine.
- Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the creamy tomato mixture.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for about 10-15 minutes for thinner chicken breast and 20-25 minutes for thicker chicken breast or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Once cooked, remove the skillet from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Garnish the chicken with chopped fresh parsley.