Creamy Tuscan Chicken
Creamy Tuscan Chicken
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Creamy Tuscan Sauce
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 5 ounces fresh spinach
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
For Serving
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a shallow dish, combine the all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. Dredge the chicken pieces in the flour mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated. Shake off any excess flour.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the floured chicken pieces and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
⏱️ 7 min
- 3
Reduce the heat to medium. Add the 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 scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the liquid to reduce slightly.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Stir in the heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes (if using). Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly, about 3-5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Add the fresh spinach to the sauce, stirring until it wilts, which should take 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, tossing to coat it evenly with the creamy Tuscan sauce. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chopped basil. This dish pairs well with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
⏱️ 5 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
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Creamy Tuscan Sauce
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 5 ounces fresh spinach
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
For Serving
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a shallow dish, combine the all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. Dredge the chicken pieces in the flour mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated. Shake off any excess flour.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the floured chicken pieces and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
⏱️ 7 min - 3
Reduce the heat to medium. Add the 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 scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the liquid to reduce slightly.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Stir in the heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes (if using). Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly, about 3-5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Add the fresh spinach to the sauce, stirring until it wilts, which should take 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, tossing to coat it evenly with the creamy Tuscan sauce. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chopped basil. This dish pairs well with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
⏱️ 5 min