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Creamy One-Pan Tomato Spinach Chicken

Creamy One Pan Tomato Spinach Chicken is a quick and comforting dinner made with tender chicken, a rich tomato cream sauce, and fresh spinach. Everything cooks in a single skillet which keeps preparation simple and cleanup easy. This flavorful meal is perfect for busy weeknights and can be served with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Base
  • 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
Creamy Tomato Sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup crushed tomatoes canned
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 5 to 6 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Flip the chicken and cook another 5 minutes until mostly cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and stir well, scraping the bottom of the pan to release the browned bits.
  6. Reduce the heat and stir in the heavy cream until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
  7. Add the spinach and cook gently until it wilts into the sauce.
  8. Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over the top.
  9. Simmer for about 5 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce thickens.
  10. Sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese and serve warm.

Notes

You can substitute chicken breast for the thighs if preferred. Serve over pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or with crusty bread to soak up the creamy tomato sauce. Mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes can also be added for extra flavor.