Creamy Tuscan Chicken
Creamy Tuscan Chicken
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch thick cutlets or pounded thin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 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
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides of the chicken with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F). Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate, tented with foil to keep warm.
⏱️ 12 min
- 3
Sauté aromatics: Reduce the heat to medium. Add butter to the same skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the chicken. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Build the sauce: Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring well. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then 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 slightly thickens.
⏱️ 7 min
- 5
Add spinach and combine: Stir in the fresh spinach a handful at a time, allowing it to wilt into the sauce. Once all the spinach has wilted, return the cooked chicken to the skillet, nestling it into the creamy sauce. Heat through for 1-2 minutes.
⏱️ 4 min
- 6
Serve: Garnish with fresh chopped basil and serve immediately. This dish pairs well with pasta, rice, or a side of crusty bread.
⏱️ 1 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 thick cutlets or pounded thin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 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
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides of the chicken with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F). Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate, tented with foil to keep warm.
⏱️ 12 min - 3
Sauté aromatics: Reduce the heat to medium. Add butter to the same skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the chicken. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Build the sauce: Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring well. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then 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 slightly thickens.
⏱️ 7 min - 5
Add spinach and combine: Stir in the fresh spinach a handful at a time, allowing it to wilt into the sauce. Once all the spinach has wilted, return the cooked chicken to the skillet, nestling it into the creamy sauce. Heat through for 1-2 minutes.
⏱️ 4 min - 6
Serve: Garnish with fresh chopped basil and serve immediately. This dish pairs well with pasta, rice, or a side of crusty bread.
⏱️ 1 min