Creamy Garlic Parmesan and Roasted Red Pepper Chicken
Creamy Garlic Parmesan and Roasted Red Pepper Chicken - a one-pan, easy-to-make comforting recipe that will give you all the warm fuzzy, content feelings. The chicken is pan-seared and combined in a delicious, creamy sauce combining all the perfect flavors of parmesan cheese, spinach, roasted red peppers, and garlic.
Course Main Dish
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 15 minutesminutes
Total Time 20 minutesminutes
Servings 4people
Calories 416kcal
Author Samantha Buckner
Ingredients
Chicken:
1.5lbschicken breastboneless, skinless, and thinly-sliced
1tbspbutter
salt and pepperto taste
1/4tspgarlic powder
1tspItalian seasoning
Sauce:
1tbspbutter
0.5tspItalian seasoning
12ouncejar of roasted red pepperschopped
3clovesgarlicminced
1cuphalf and half
1cupbaby spinachraw, chopped
1/2cuplow-sodium chicken broth
2/3cupparmesan cheese
Optional Garnishment:
crushed red pepper flakesto taste, start with a pinch
shaved parmesan cheese
parsley
Instructions
Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
Place a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of butter to melt.
Once melted, add the chicken and sear on both sides until they are golden brown for approximately 3-4 minutes. Time will be dependent on the thickness of the chicken. Remove to a plate.
In the same skillet, add the last tablespoon of butter. Once melted, combine the minced garlic, roasted red peppers, and 1/2 teaspoon of Italian seasoning. Sauté for 2 minutes.
Stir in the chicken broth and mix well. Reduce the heat to a simmer.
Add in the half and half, chopped spinach, and parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir and cook for 3-4 minutes.
Return the chicken breast to the skillet to warm for 4-5 minutes.
Optional: Garnish with shaved parmesan cheese, parsley, and roasted red pepper flakes.