Creamy Tuscan Chicken
Creamy Tuscan Chicken
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 6 ounces each
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Creamy Tuscan Sauce
- 1 tablespoon 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, freshly ground, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides of each chicken breast with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the seasoned chicken breasts. Cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F). Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate, tented with foil, to rest.
⏱️ 15 min
- 3
Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the same skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Add minced garlic and sauté 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, stirring occasionally. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce begins to thicken slightly.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and red pepper flakes (if using) to the sauce. Stir well. Add the fresh spinach in batches, stirring until it wilts down into the sauce.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste. Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the creamy sauce. Spoon some of the sauce over the chicken.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately. This dish pairs well with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Creamy Tuscan Chicken
For the Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 6 ounces each
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Creamy Tuscan Sauce
- 1 tablespoon 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, freshly ground, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides of each chicken breast with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the seasoned chicken breasts. Cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F). Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate, tented with foil, to rest.
⏱️ 15 min - 3
Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the same skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Add minced garlic and sauté 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, stirring occasionally. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce begins to thicken slightly.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and red pepper flakes (if using) to the sauce. Stir well. Add the fresh spinach in batches, stirring until it wilts down into the sauce.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste. Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the creamy sauce. Spoon some of the sauce over the chicken.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately. This dish pairs well with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
⏱️ 2 min