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Creamy Chicken Pan with Spinach and Tomatoes
A quick, easy, and delicious recipe for a creamy chicken pan featuring tender chicken breast, bell peppers, onions, garlic, cherry tomatoes, and fresh spinach in a rich, savory cream sauce. Perfect for a weeknight meal and pairs wonderfully with rice.
#Chicken
#Creamy
#One Pan
#Quick Dinner
#Easy Recipe
#Weeknight Meal
#Spinach
#Tomato
#Comfort Food
Creamy Chicken Pan ready to serve
Recipe Information
10m
Prep Time
28m
Cook Time
38m
Total Time
4
Servings
Easy
European
English
Nutrition (per serving)
500
Calories
35g
Protein
15g
Carbs
35g
Fat
Delicious chicken and vegetable pan in skillet
Ingredients
Servings: 4
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Sauce simmering with chicken and tomatoes
Instructions
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- Prepare all ingredients: slice the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. Chop the onion, mince the garlic, and slice the bell pepper. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Wash the fresh spinach.8m
Preview8mPreviewPrepare all ingredients: slice the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. Chop the onion, mince the garlic, and slice the bell pepper. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Wash the fresh spinach. - Heat olive oil in a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken breast and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides. Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and set it aside.7m
Preview7mPreviewHeat olive oil in a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken breast and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides. Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and set it aside. - Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and sliced bell pepper to the same pan (add a little more oil if needed). Sauté for 3-5 minutes until the vegetables have softened and the onion is translucent.4m
Preview4mPreviewAdd the chopped onion, minced garlic, and sliced bell pepper to the same pan (add a little more oil if needed). Sauté for 3-5 minutes until the vegetables have softened and the onion is translucent. - Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Then, add the salt, black pepper, paprika powder, garlic powder, and dried herbs. Stir well to combine with the vegetables and cook for another minute until fragrant.3m
Preview3mPreviewStir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Then, add the salt, black pepper, paprika powder, garlic powder, and dried herbs. Stir well to combine with the vegetables and cook for another minute until fragrant. - Return the browned chicken to the pan. Add the halved cherry tomatoes and pour in the heavy cream. Stir everything together and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it cook for 10-12 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.12mPreview12mPreviewReturn the browned chicken to the pan. Add the halved cherry tomatoes and pour in the heavy cream. Stir everything together and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it cook for 10-12 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Remove the lid and stir in the fresh spinach. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the spinach has wilted completely into the sauce.2mPreview2mPreviewRemove the lid and stir in the fresh spinach. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the spinach has wilted completely into the sauce.
- Taste the creamy chicken pan and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot, optionally over a bed of rice for a complete meal.1mPreview1mPreviewTaste the creamy chicken pan and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot, optionally over a bed of rice for a complete meal.
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