Creamy Tuscan Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Spinach
Creamy Tuscan Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Spinach
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Creamy Sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil, drained and chopped
- 5 ounces fresh spinach
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
- 1
Season the chicken pieces with 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of paprika. Toss to coat evenly.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
⏱️ 7 min
- 3
Reduce the heat to medium. Add 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Continue to simmer for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Add the fresh spinach to the skillet, stirring until it wilts into the sauce, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, tossing to coat it in the creamy Tuscan sauce. Heat through for 1-2 minutes.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley if desired. This dish pairs well with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Creamy Tuscan Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Spinach
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Creamy Sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil, drained and chopped
- 5 ounces fresh spinach
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
- 1
Season the chicken pieces with 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of paprika. Toss to coat evenly.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
⏱️ 7 min - 3
Reduce the heat to medium. Add 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Continue to simmer for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Add the fresh spinach to the skillet, stirring until it wilts into the sauce, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, tossing to coat it in the creamy Tuscan sauce. Heat through for 1-2 minutes.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley if desired. This dish pairs well with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
⏱️ 1 min