A Tuscan Sunset on Your Plate: Creamy Tuscan Chicken
Bring a little bit of the Italian countryside to your kitchen with this comforting and flavorful Creamy Tuscan Chicken recipe. It's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend gathering.
Ingredients
- 4 (6-ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup finely chopped yellow onion
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, thinly sliced
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Season both sides of each chicken breast with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and sear for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, until golden. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Add the onion and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, until softened.
- Add the sun-dried tomatoes and garlic and sauté for another minute, until fragrant.
- Add the spinach and sauté for another minute, until just starting to wilt.
- Add the heavy cream and parmesan cheese, stir together, and bring to a simmer.
- Place the chicken back in the skillet and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, substitute the heavy cream with coconut cream or cashew cream. Nutritional yeast can be used in place of Parmesan cheese.
- If your chicken breasts are very thick, you may need to pound them to an even thickness for faster cooking.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- Serve over rice, pasta, mashed potatoes, or polenta for a complete meal.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with adding other vegetables, like mushrooms or artichoke hearts!