Description
This smothered baked chicken with creamed spinach and sun-dried tomatoes is a rich, comforting dinner recipe packed with flavor. Tender chicken breasts are baked in a creamy parmesan garlic sauce with vibrant spinach, smoky bacon, and tangy sun-dried tomatoes—perfect for weeknights or special meals. A must-try chicken skillet dinner idea!
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt and black pepper, to taste
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
3. In an oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
4. Sear chicken on each side for 3–4 minutes until golden. Remove and set aside.
5. In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant.
6. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
7. Stir in parmesan until smooth and slightly thickened.
8. Add spinach and sun-dried tomatoes. Stir until spinach wilts.
9. Add most of the bacon (reserve some for garnish).
10. Return chicken to skillet and spoon sauce over each piece.
11. Bake for 15–20 minutes or until internal temp reaches 165°F.
12. Remove from oven, top with remaining bacon, and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
If sauce thickens too much, add a splash of chicken broth or milk.
For dairy-free version, swap cream for coconut cream and use vegan cheese.
Pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg