Creamy Tuscan Chicken
Enjoy this Creamy Tuscan Chicken, featuring tender chicken breasts in a luscious sauce of cream, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach.
Equipment
- skillet
Ingredients
Protein
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breast
Baking
- ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
Cooking Fat
- 3 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter
Vegetables
- ¼ piece yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil), thinly sliced
- 2 ½ ounces spinach leaves
Dairy
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 3 ounces Parmesan, grated
Seasoning
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Slice each breast in half lengthwise, so you have 4 thinner breasts.
- Season each breast on each side with salt and pepper and dredge in flour, shaking off any excess.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter to a skillet over medium heat.
- Add coated chicken and sear for about 3 minutes on each side.
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Melt remaining butter and add onion and garlic. Sauté for 5 to 6 minutes or until onions just begin to cook down. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes and continue to sauté for an additional 3 to 4 minutes.
- Stir cream into skillet and simmer until cream reduces slightly, about 4 minutes.
- Stir Parmesan into cream mixture until smooth and creamy.
- Add spinach to skillet and stir until spinach leaves have just wilted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add chicken back into skillet, spoon some sauce over each piece and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes. Serve.
Notes
Make Ahead: Fully make creamy Tuscan chicken as instructed, except don't add the Parmesan cheese. Cool and transfer dish to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator.
Best Way to Reheat: Pour sauce into a skillet and gently simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally. Stir Parmesan into sauce and continue to simmer until sauce slightly thickens, about 2 minutes. Nestle chicken breasts into the simmering sauce and continue to simmer for 3 to 5 minutes or until chicken has warmed through.
Best Way to Reheat: Pour sauce into a skillet and gently simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally. Stir Parmesan into sauce and continue to simmer until sauce slightly thickens, about 2 minutes. Nestle chicken breasts into the simmering sauce and continue to simmer for 3 to 5 minutes or until chicken has warmed through.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 643kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 25gFat: 51gSaturated Fat: 31gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 199mgSodium: 475mgPotassium: 543mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 3551IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 344mgIron: 2mg
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