Marry Me Chicken Skillet Flavorful Weeknight Dinner
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- for garnish Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and cooked through. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the halved cherry tomatoes. Cook for 2-3 minutes until they start to burst and release their juices.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine with the tomatoes.
- Add the grated Parmesan cheese, and stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Stir in the fresh spinach until it wilts, and then add the chicken back to the skillet, coating it with the creamy sauce.
- Let the skillet simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat everything through and meld the flavors.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
💡 Chef's Notes
Serve with pasta or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.