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1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, mix the salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder, then rub the mixture all over the chicken.
4 piece boneless skinless chicken breasts,
1 tsp salt,
0.5 tsp black pepper,
0.5 tsp paprika,
0.5 tsp garlic powder
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2. Finely chop the onion, mince the garlic, roughly chop the spinach, and thinly slice the basil. Set aside.
1 piece yellow onion,
4 clove garlic,
3 cup fresh spinach,
0.5 cup fresh basil
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3. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the seasoned chicken in a single layer and sear until golden on both sides and almost cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a plate and tent loosely with foil.
4 piece boneless skinless chicken breasts,
2 tbsp olive oil,
1 tbsp unsalted butter
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4. Reduce the heat to medium. In the same skillet, add the onion and cook, stirring often, until softened and lightly golden, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
1 piece yellow onion,
4 clove garlic
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5. Stir in the tomato paste, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring, until the tomato paste darkens slightly in color, about 2 minutes.
3 tbsp tomato paste,
1 tsp dried Italian seasoning,
0.2 tsp red pepper flakes
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6. Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes to slightly reduce.
1 cup chicken broth
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7. Lower the heat to medium-low and stir in the heavy cream. Bring just to a gentle simmer, then gradually add the Parmesan cheese, stirring constantly until melted and the sauce is smooth.
1 cup heavy cream,
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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8. Add the chopped spinach to the skillet and stir until just wilted, about 1 to 2 minutes. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with a pinch of additional salt or pepper if needed.
1 tsp salt,
0.5 tsp black pepper,
3 cup fresh spinach
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9. Return the seared chicken and any accumulated juices to the skillet, nestling the pieces into the sauce. Simmer gently until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce slightly thickens, about 5 to 7 minutes. Sprinkle with the sliced basil just before serving.
4 piece boneless skinless chicken breasts,
0.5 cup fresh basil
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10. Serve the creamy tomato Parmesan chicken over warm rice or pasta, spooning extra sauce over the top. Cool leftovers quickly and refrigerate in airtight containers for meal prep.
4 cup cooked rice or pasta
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