Creamy Tuscan Chicken
Creamy Tuscan Chicken
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch thick cutlets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
For the Creamy Tuscan Sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, oil-packed, drained and chopped
- 5 ounces fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
For Garnish
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken cutlets dry with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon paprika.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Sear the chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned chicken cutlets in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan. Sear for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Sauté aromatics: Reduce the heat to medium. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter to the same skillet. Once the butter is melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Build the sauce: Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Add spinach and cheese: Add the fresh spinach to the simmering sauce, stirring until it wilts completely, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste.
⏱️ 4 min
- 6
Combine and serve: Return the seared chicken cutlets to the skillet, nestling them into the creamy Tuscan sauce. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the chicken to heat through. Garnish generously with fresh chopped basil before serving.
⏱️ 3 min
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Creamy Tuscan Chicken
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch thick cutlets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
For the Creamy Tuscan Sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, oil-packed, drained and chopped
- 5 ounces fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
For Garnish
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken cutlets dry with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon paprika.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Sear the chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned chicken cutlets in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan. Sear for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Sauté aromatics: Reduce the heat to medium. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter to the same skillet. Once the butter is melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Build the sauce: Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Add spinach and cheese: Add the fresh spinach to the simmering sauce, stirring until it wilts completely, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste.
⏱️ 4 min - 6
Combine and serve: Return the seared chicken cutlets to the skillet, nestling them into the creamy Tuscan sauce. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the chicken to heat through. Garnish generously with fresh chopped basil before serving.
⏱️ 3 min