Creamy Chicken, Spinach, and Sun-dried Tomatoes

Quite good, but started this idea from a poorly written recipe – and had a distracted goof along the way. The first time I made this, I didn’t cut up my sundried tomatoes as we were busy arguing over cooking steps so I missed that step Don’t forget to dice the sundried tomatoes!

I use sundried tomatoes that come in Italian spices and oil (do they have them unflavored?!?).

Hubby thought this was rich, tho we all agreed we’d definitely keep this recipe in our rotation. The initial crafting of this recipe was nowhere near as good as this version (the recipe below)!

This version was everything I was hoping it would be! My boys appreciated their pasta base in this version. Served with Caesar salad. Serve plain, over pasta, or over cauliflower rice (for a low-carb version).

Creamy Chicken, Spinach, and Sun-dried Tomatoes Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken tenders
• 5.25 oz fresh baby spinach
• 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 cup fresh shaved Parmesan cheese
• 1/3 cup yellow onion, chopped
• 2 oz cream cheese, softened
• 2 1/2 Tbsp sun-dried tomatoes, diced
• 2 1/4 Tbsp butter
• 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 rounded Tbsp minced garlic
• 1/2 rounded tsp crushed red pepper
• 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/8 tsp sea salt

Directions

1. In a large skillet, heat 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil over medium heat on stovetop.
2. Season 1 1/2 lbs chicken tenders on both sides with 1/8 tsp sea salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
3. Add seasoned tenders to skillet and cook through, until golden brown on each side (about 3 mins per side).
4. Transfer cooked tenders to a plate and set aside to keep warm. I keep this plate in the microwave.
5. Add 2 1/4 tsp butter, chopped 1/3 cup yellow onion, and 1/2 rounded tsp crushed red pepper to the skillet and sauté over medium heat for 3-4 mins.
6. Add 1 rounded Tbsp minced garlic and sauté for an additional 30 secs.
7. Add 1 cup heavy whipping cream, 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth, diced 2 1/2 Tbsp sun-dried tomatoes, and 2 oz softened cream cheese and simmer 2 – 3 mins, whisking until creamy.
8. Stir in 1/2 cup shaved Parmesan cheese and stir continually until melted.
9. Add 5.25 oz fresh baby spinach and simmer until spinach has wilted. You may need to add about 1/2 until wilting, then add the other half, depending on the size of your skillet.
10. Continue to simmer sauce to reduce to desired consistency.
11. Return cooked chicken to skillet to warm in the sauce before serving.
12. When serving, plate the chicken on individual plates (over base of choice, if using) then pour sauce over chicken (and base, if using).

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories	434
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 38.7g	50%
Saturated Fat 18.4g	92%
Cholesterol 99mg	33%
Sodium 430mg	19%
Total Carbohydrate 11.2g	4%
Dietary Fiber 1.8g	6%
Total Sugars 1.6g
Protein 13.5g
Vitamin D 20mcg	100%
Calcium 202mg	16%
Iron 2mg	11%
Potassium 420mg	9%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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