Description
Indulge in the savory goodness of Smothered Baked Chicken with Creamed Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomatoes. Tender chicken breasts baked to perfection, topped with a luscious creamed spinach mixture, and finished with gooey melted cheese.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Creamed Spinach:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 5 ounces fresh spinach (roughly chopped)
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (drained and chopped)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare chicken: Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Bake for 20–25 minutes.
- Make creamed spinach: In a skillet, sauté garlic in butter, add spinach and sun-dried tomatoes. Pour in cream, simmer, then add Parmesan. Spoon over chicken.
- Add cheese and bake: Top chicken with mozzarella, bake for 10–15 minutes until cheese melts. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables.
- You can use kale instead of spinach or opt for light cream for a lower-fat version.