Description
Get ready to elevate your dinner game with this flavorful Smothered Baked Chicken with Creamed Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomatoes. Juicy chicken breasts are smothered in a velvety garlic-Parmesan cream sauce loaded with spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and smoky crumbled bacon. It’s the ultimate comfort food that still feels wholesome and fresh. Whether you’re looking for a quick dinner idea, a hearty protein-packed meal, or cozy fall food ideas, this easy recipe hits all the marks. Perfect for weeknights or dinner guests, this dish is bursting with flavor and visual appeal.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
3 cups fresh spinach
3/4 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
Instructions
1. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant. Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook briefly.
4. Add spinach and stir until just wilted.
5. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir in Parmesan until smooth and bubbling. Season if needed.
6. Return chicken to skillet. Spoon sauce over top and sprinkle with bacon.
7. Bake in preheated oven at 375°F for 20 minutes until chicken is fully cooked.
8. Let rest a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Don’t overcook the spinach—it only needs a quick wilt to stay bright and tender.
Add a splash of broth when reheating to keep the sauce smooth and creamy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: easy dinner, creamy chicken, baked chicken, weeknight recipe, comfort food