Description
This Tuscan Chicken recipe features tender, pan-seared chicken breasts smothered in a creamy garlic parmesan sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner that pairs beautifully with pasta or rice.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (2 chicken breasts sliced in half lengthwise)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¾ cup parmesan cheese
- 1 cup baby spinach (chopped)
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Thinly slice the chicken breasts into six fillets lengthwise. Season both sides evenly with salt, ground black pepper, and paprika to enhance flavor.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a skillet. Sear the chicken fillets for 6-8 minutes on each side until they turn golden brown and are cooked through. Remove from skillet, place on a plate, and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.
- Prepare the Sauce: Reduce heat to medium-low. Add heavy cream, chicken broth, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning to the skillet. Whisk constantly until the sauce begins to bubble gently. Slowly incorporate parmesan cheese, whisking until the cheese melts completely, forming a smooth sauce.
- Add Veggies and Combine: Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and chopped baby spinach. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the spinach wilts. Return the chicken fillets to the skillet and coat them thoroughly with the creamy sauce.
- Serve: Plate the creamy Tuscan chicken over your choice of pasta or rice. Serve immediately and enjoy this rich and delicious meal.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor, but garlic powder can be substituted in a pinch.
- Sun-dried tomatoes add a nice tangy sweetness that complements the creamy sauce.
- For a lighter option, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half, but the sauce will be less rich.
- Chicken breasts can be pounded thinner if desired to reduce cooking time.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheat nicely on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: Tuscan chicken, creamy chicken recipe, garlic parmesan chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach chicken, easy weeknight meal, Italian chicken
