Creamy Spinach Parmesan Baked Chicken

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2–2½ pounds total)

1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided

½ teaspoon black pepper, divided

1½ cups heavy cream

1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese

1½ cups chopped fresh spinach (lightly packed) or 1 cup thawed frozen spinach, squeezed dry

3 cloves garlic, minced