Creamy Tuscan Chicken Made Easy and Delicious
A delightful dish that captures the essence of Italian flavors with a rich, creamy sauce that perfectly pairs with tender chicken.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Meat Mallet
- Wooden Spoon
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Each weighing about 6 ounces.
Oil
- 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil For searing the chicken.
Garlic
- 4 cloves Minced Garlic Essential for flavor.
Sun-Dried Tomatoes
- 1 cup Chopped Sun-Dried Tomatoes Preferably packed in oil.
Spinach
- 2 cups Fresh Spinach Leaves Will wilt down when cooked.
Cream
- 1 cup Heavy Cream For creamy texture.
Cheese
- ½ cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese Adds savory flavor.
Broth
- 1 cup Low-Sodium Chicken Broth Used to deglaze the pan.
Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning Blend of herbs.
Salt and Pepper
- Salt and Pepper To taste.
Instructions
- Begin by preparing your chicken. Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap or parchment paper. Use a meat mallet to gently pound the chicken until it is an even thickness, about ½ inch thick.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
- Carefully add the chicken breasts to the skillet. Sear for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate. Cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
- In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the minced garlic. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and stir for about 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in 1 cup of chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits. Allow to simmer for about 3-4 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low and slowly pour in the heavy cream, stirring continuously.
- Add the fresh spinach and cook for about 2-3 minutes until wilted.
- Sprinkle in the grated Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning, stirring until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens.
- Return the seared chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over it. Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and serve the Creamy Tuscan Chicken.
Notes
For variations, consider adding shrimp or sausage, using Greek yogurt for a lighter version, or serving over zucchini noodles for a gluten-free option.