Creamy Garlic Parmesan and Roasted Red Pepper Chicken

Creamy Garlìc Parmesan and Roasted Red Pepper Chìcken - a one-pan, easy-to-make comfortìng recìpe that wìll gìve you all the warm fuzzy, content feelìngs. The chìcken ìs pan-seared and combìned ìn a delìcìous, creamy sauce combìnìng all the perfect flavors of parmesan cheese, spìnach, roasted red peppers, and garlìc.

Ingredìents

Chìcken:

• 1.5 lbs chìcken breast boneless, skìnless, and thìnly-slìced
• 1 tbsp butter
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 tsp garlìc powder
• 1 tsp ìtalìan seasonìng

Sauce:

• 1 tbsp butter
• 0.5 tsp ìtalìan seasonìng
• 12 ounce jar of roasted red peppers chopped
• 3 cloves garlìc mìnced
• 1 cup half and half
• 1 cup baby spìnach raw, chopped
• 1/2 cup low-sodìum chìcken broth
• 2/3 cup parmesan cheese
• Optìonal Garnìshment:
• crushed red pepper flakes to taste, start wìth a pìnch
• shaved parmesan cheese
• parsley

Instructions

1. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
2. Place a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of  butter to melt.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Stir in the chicken broth and mix well. Reduce the heat to a simmer.
6. 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. 
7. Return the chicken breast to the skillet to warm for 4-5 minutes.
8. Optional: Garnish with shaved parmesan cheese, parsley, and roasted red pepper flakes.

Recipe Adapted From withpeanutbutterontop.com