Description
A cozy weeknight dinner featuring tender chicken breasts in a creamy Mediterranean sauce with fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then add it to the skillet. Cook until browned on both sides and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add onion and garlic, sautéing until fragrant.
- Add cherry tomatoes and spinach, cooking until the spinach wilts.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir in the oregano.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it in the creamy sauce.
- Simmer for 2-3 minutes, then garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For a zesty twist, add lemon juice or feta cheese. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg