Creamy Chicken Breast in Spinach Parmesan Sauce

Chicken Breasts in Creamy Spinach Parmesan Sauce – Tender and delicious, our simple and easy chicken breast recipe uses skinless and boneless chicken breasts cooked in a creamy, buttery parmesan sauce with an irresistible garlicky flavor. Keto and low-carb friendly, the chicken recipe is ready in just 25 minutes!

by Christina Cherrier

Christina Cherrier

Christina Cherrier is a recipe developer and editor for Eatwell101 since 2011. She specializes in savory recipes, quick dinner options, and holiday menus. She is a professionally trained cook and worked as a consultant in the hospitality industry.

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Updated Nov 24, 2025

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Ingredients list for the Creamy Chicken Breast Recipe

• 2 chicken breasts
• 3 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 medium onion, minced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small jar sun-dried tomatoes, drained from oil and chopped
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup spinach (or more if you like)

How to make the creamy chicken breasts

The method to make this creamy chicken recipe is pretty quick and easy:

• First, season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and oregano. Cook chicken in a large skillet for 4 minutes on each side until browned. Transfer chicken breasts to a plate and set aside.
• To make the cream sauce, add butter to the same pan and cook onion, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, and sun-dried tomatoes. Add chicken broth, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
• Add spinach to the mixture and cook until wilted. Add the chicken breasts back to the pan and reheat for 2-3 minutes, before serving.

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This creamy chicken recipe is a winner

Here are a few reasons why you’ll love this chicken recipe:

• Delicious and savory – This creamy chicken breast recipe is packed with flavorful ingredients such as sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, onions, and garlic. The combination of heavy cream and Parmesan cheese in the sauce creates a rich and creamy texture that is sure to leave you feeling satisfied.
• Easy to make – With simple instructions and easy-to-find ingredients, this chicken recipe is perfect for those who want to make a delicious meal without spending too much time in the kitchen.
• Family-friendly – This chicken breast recipe is a crowd-pleaser and is loved by people of all ages. It’s a great dish for family dinners or when hosting guests.

If you like this type of recipe, check out our 40 best creamy chicken recipes!

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Tips for the creamy chicken breast recipe

• Remove chicken breasts from the refrigerator about 15 minutes before cooking to bring them close to room temperature.
• Season chicken just before cooking to prevent drawing out moisture and drying out the meat.
• If you have large chicken breasts, pound them or slice them horizontally to even out the thickness. This will cook the chicken faster.
• You can substitute crispy bacon for sun-dried tomatoes for a nice flavor.
• For a variant of this creamy chicken recipe, you can use chicken tenders instead of chicken breasts. They’re delicious and cook faster! Just keep an eye on them so they don’t overcook.

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Directions

1. Thoroughly season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon oregano on both sides.

2. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter with a bit of oil from the sun-dried tomatoes over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for about 4 minutes on each side until browned. Once done and no longer pink, transfer grilled chicken breasts to a plate and set aside.

3. To make the creamy spinach parmesan sauce, add the remaining tablespoon of butter to the same pan. Cook onion, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, and sun-dried tomatoes. Slowly add chicken broth, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese, and mix to combine until smooth while simmering for 2-3 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

4. Add spinach to the mixture and continue cooking until wilted.

5. Add the chicken breasts back to the pan and reheat for 2-3 minutes.

6. Serve the creamy chicken breasts with spinach and parmesan sauce immediately, garnished with fresh chopped parsley. Enjoy! ❤️

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What other readers say about this creamy spinach chicken breast recipe

“This is amazing!! Winner in our house! The sauce is so delicious, cannot say enough good things about it. I have given the recipe to all my friends. Thank you!” – Nichole

“Really delicious! I substituted the half and half with Coffeemates natural bliss half and half (almond and coconut) and used thin chicken breasts. First time trying a dairy-free half and half and it was definitely a win!” – Leah

‘This is one of the tastiest and easiest recipes I’ve made in a long time. Served with a spinach salad with tangy mustard dressing, walnuts and apple” – Anel

“Delicious! I used chicken thighs since that’s what I had added mushrooms and substituted fresh cherry tomatoes for sun dried” – Susan

“Followed recipe just added 3 tablespoons of pasta water to onion mixture to soften it. Tasted really good will make again” – Kelly

“Good, very rich and customizable. […] Served over rice, but this could go on anything. I had large chicken breasts, so doubled sauce, cooked chicken longer, added more spinach, a few chopped artichoke hearts, and sliced mushrooms. Some substitutions that I did are using grated Parmesan, Romano & Asiago cheese blend, Tuscan seasoning blend, and chicken bone broth. I bet corn and zucchini would be good additions.” – Tanya

How and how long to keep the creamy chicken leftovers?

You can keep the creamy chicken with spinach for up to 2 days in your refrigerator, using an airtight container. Reheat the chicken gently in a skillet with a few drops of water to loosen the sauce.

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• Garlic Butter Chicken and Potatoes Skillet

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