Creamy Tuscan Chicken
This creamy Tuscan chicken recipe is a dinner winner! Seared Italian chicken simmers in a rich and creamy, spinach and sun-dried tomato sauce. For visual reference - be sure to check out the video above!
Ingredients
- 4boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoonitalian seasoning (or a mix of individual spices such as oregano, thyme, basil, and rosemary)
- 1 teaspoonkosher salt
- ½ teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
- 4garlic cloves (minced)
- ¼ cupfinely chopped yellow onion
- ½ cupsun-dried tomatoes (thinly sliced)
- 2 cupsbaby spinach
- 1 ½ cupsheavy cream (*see note above for dairy-free options)
- ¼ cupfreshly grated parmesan
Directions
- 1
Prep the chicken. Season both sides of each chicken breast in Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- 2
Sear the chicken. 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 to a plate and set aside.
- 3
Cook the onions. In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of oil and the onion. Saute for 2 to 3 minutes, until the onion has softened.
- 4
Add the sun-dried tomatoes and garlic and saute another minute, until fragrant.
- 5
Add the spinach, and saute another minute, until just starting to wilt.
- 6
Add the heavy cream and parmesan cheese, stir together, and bring to a simmer.
- 7
Let it simmer. Place the chicken back in the skillet and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.