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Creamy Tuscan Chicken with Spinach Recipe

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  • Author: Villerius
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Low Carb

Description

Creamy Tuscan Chicken is a rich and flavorful skillet dish featuring juicy chicken breasts cooked to perfection and smothered in a luscious sauce made with garlic, cherry tomatoes, spinach, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. This easy-to-make recipe delivers a perfect balance of creamy texture and vibrant Mediterranean flavors, ideal for a comforting weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano

Sauce

  • 3 tbsp. butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 3 cups baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan

For Serving

  • Lemon wedges

Instructions

  1. Cook the chicken: In a skillet heated over medium heat, warm the extra-virgin olive oil. Season the chicken breasts with kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and dried oregano. Place the chicken in the skillet and cook for about 8 minutes on each side, or until both sides are nicely browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part reaches 165°F. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  2. Prepare the sauce base: Using the same skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute, taking care not to burn the garlic. Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook until the tomatoes start to burst, releasing their juices.
  3. Add the spinach and cream: Add the baby spinach to the skillet and cook until it begins to wilt. Stir in the heavy cream and freshly grated Parmesan cheese, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer until it slightly thickens, approximately 3 minutes.
  4. Combine chicken with sauce: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet nestling them into the creamy sauce. Cook for an additional 5 to 7 minutes or until the chicken is heated through and the sauce thickens to your liking.
  5. Serve: Plate the creamy Tuscan chicken and garnish with lemon wedges for a bright, fresh finish. Serve immediately for the best flavor and warmth.

Notes

  • This skillet chicken dinner pairs tender chicken breasts with a bright and creamy sauce, spinach, and baby tomatoes for an easy yet elegant dinner option.
  • Use fresh Parmesan cheese for best flavor and proper melting in the sauce.
  • Lemon wedges add a fresh acidity to balance the richness of the cream sauce.
  • Can be served over pasta, rice, or with a side of crusty bread to soak up the sauce.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
  • Calories: 593
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 939 mg
  • Fat: 33 g
  • Saturated Fat: 16 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 4 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 66 g
  • Cholesterol: 269 mg

Find it online: https://emilyscook.com/creamy-tuscan-chicken-with-spinach-recipe/