Tuscan Chicken in Parmesan Cream Sauce
Ingredients
- 4 large chicken breasts
lightly pounded to even thickness
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- Salt and pepper
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese
hand shredded or grated
- 2 tablespoons European Style Butter
- ¼ cup European Style Butter
- 4 garlic cloves
minced
- 8.5 ounces sun-dried tomatoes
drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon flour
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
grated or hand shredded
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup baby spinach
chopped
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Directions
- 1
Season each side of each pounded chicken breast with Italian Seasoning and salt and pepper.
- 2
Combine flour and grated parmesan in a shallow bowl. Dredge each chicken breast in the flour mixture, coating both sides.
- 3
Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the 2 tablespoons butter and stir/melt.
- 4
Cook the chicken (in batches if necessary) for 4-5 minutes per side or until its fully cooked (165F in the center and no longer pink) and browned on both sides. Remove from the skillet and place on a plate. Cover with foil.
- 5
Wipe the skillet clean and return the skillet to medium high heat and add the remaining ¼ cup butter. Use a wooden spoon to scrape the bottom of the pan as the butter melts. The brown bits hold a lot of flavor, so no need to remove.
- 6
Add the garlic and sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant.
- 7
Whisk in the flour and allow to thicken for approximately 1 minute.
- 8
Whisk in the heavy cream, chicken broth, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- 9
Add the spinach and reduce heat to simmer. Allow to cook until the sauce slightly thickens and the spinach wilts.
- 10
Add the chicken back into the skillet and turn to coat in the sauce. Allow to continue to simmer until the chicken is heated through, 2-3 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley.
- 11
Enjoy!
Tuscan Chicken in Parmesan Cream Sauce
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About this Recipe
Imagine biting into tender, crispy chicken enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce, bursting with the vibrant flavors of sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach. This Tuscan Chicken in Parmesan Cream Sauce recipe brings that restaurant experience right to your kitchen, proving that elegant meals can be incredibly simple to create.
What truly sets this Tuscan chicken apart is the perfectly seared chicken breasts, offering a delightful crunch before giving way to juicy tenderness. The sauce itself is a masterpiece of balance, with fragrant garlic, rich heavy cream, and plenty of Parmesan cheese creating an incredibly smooth and savory base that truly coats every bite.
Prepare for a symphony of textures and flavors. You'll experience the initial crispness of the chicken, followed by the velvety embrace of the Parmesan cream sauce. The sun-dried tomatoes add a concentrated sweetness and tang that cuts through the richness, while fresh spinach wilts beautifully, adding a touch of earthy green. This dish is remarkably straightforward, letting you achieve impressive results with just 10 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking, making it accessible for any home cook.
This recipe is wonderfully versatile. If you're looking to adjust the richness, you can control the amount of heavy cream, or swap some of the Parmesan for a sharp Pecorino Romano for an extra salty kick. Feel free to increase the amount of sun-dried tomatoes for an even bolder flavor, or add more spinach if you love your greens. You could also experiment with adding mushrooms for another layer of earthy flavor.
This Tuscan Chicken is ideal for a weeknight family dinner but elegant enough to impress guests. Serve it alongside a simple pasta, crusty bread to soak up every drop of that incredible sauce, or a light green salad for a complete meal.