Creamy Tuscan Chicken
Enjoy tender chicken in a rich, creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, perfect for a flavorful dinner.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts or 4 small
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) for spice
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Slice chicken in half lengthwise, season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil, sear chicken 4-5 minutes per side until golden, then set aside.
- Melt butter, sauté garlic 30 seconds, add cream and broth, simmer 3-4 minutes, then stir in parmesan, onion powder, and red pepper flakes.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes, soften, then add spinach until wilted.
- Return chicken to skillet, simmer 5 minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.