Creamy Tuscan Chicken
Creamy Tuscan Chicken
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Creamy Tuscan Sauce
- 2 tablespoons 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 red pepper flakes, (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
For Serving
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels. In a medium bowl, toss the chicken with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
⏱️ 7 min
- 3
Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a gentle simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and red pepper flakes (if using). Continue to simmer for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
⏱️ 8 min
- 5
Add the fresh spinach to the sauce, a handful at a time, stirring until it wilts completely. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, tossing to coat it evenly with the creamy Tuscan sauce. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Garnish with fresh chopped basil and serve immediately with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Creamy Tuscan Chicken
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Creamy Tuscan Sauce
- 2 tablespoons 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 red pepper flakes, (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
For Serving
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels. In a medium bowl, toss the chicken with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
⏱️ 7 min - 3
Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a gentle simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and red pepper flakes (if using). Continue to simmer for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
⏱️ 8 min - 5
Add the fresh spinach to the sauce, a handful at a time, stirring until it wilts completely. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, tossing to coat it evenly with the creamy Tuscan sauce. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Garnish with fresh chopped basil and serve immediately with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
⏱️ 2 min