Description
Golden, juicy chicken breasts smothered in a rich garlic cream sauce with spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and crispy bacon—this quick dinner is full of flavor, texture, and warmth. Perfect for easy dinner ideas, meal prep, and comfort food cravings, it’s a healthyish take on a creamy baked chicken dish that works for weeknight meals or special occasions.
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup fresh spinach
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 cup chicken broth
1 4-ounce jar sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a deep baking dish.
2. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
3. In a skillet over medium-high heat, sear chicken breasts in olive oil until golden on both sides. Remove and set aside.
4. In a separate pan, cook bacon until crispy. Reserve one tablespoon of bacon fat in the pan.
5. Add garlic to the bacon fat and sauté until fragrant.
6. Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1-2 minutes to soften.
7. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Let simmer for 3-4 minutes.
8. Add spinach and cook until just wilted. Stir in parmesan until melted and smooth.
9. Place seared chicken in baking dish and pour sauce over the top. Sprinkle with crispy bacon.
10. Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes or until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
11. Let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use freshly grated parmesan for the smoothest sauce.
Don’t skip resting after baking—it thickens the sauce beautifully.
Glass or ceramic baking dishes yield the best texture for the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 545
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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