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Recipe by:

Sara Crocker

Creamy Mediterranean Chicken

A delightful dish of seared chicken breasts simmered in a luscious, creamy sauce enriched with spinach, feta, and tomatoes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Group: Ingredients
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes canned or fresh
  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ¼ cup kalamata olives, sliced pitted
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Begin by patting your chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Place the seasoned chicken breasts into the skillet and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
  3. Remove the chicken and in the same skillet, reduce the heat and add heavy cream and chicken broth. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
  4. Stir in the diced tomatoes, baby spinach, and crumbled feta cheese. Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top.
  5. Let the chicken simmer in the sauce for an additional 3-5 minutes before serving.
  6. Dish out the creamy chicken, garnishing with kalamata olives and fresh basil, and serve with rice or bread.

Notes

This dish can be prepared a day in advance; just reheat gently before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.