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Creamy Tuscan Chicken

So much flavor and so simple to make, this impressive recipe is easy enough for a weeknight. The sundried tomatoes and spinach are perfect with the cream and parmesan.
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:35 minutes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • garlic salt
  • coarse black pepper
  • 3 chicken breasts, 6 ounces each or 12-ounce chicken breasts sliced in half horizontally

For the Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3-4 garlic cloves minced (about 1 ½ tablespoons)
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil drained (about ½ of an 8 oz jar)
  • 3 cups packed spinach coarsely chopped
  • cup chicken broth
  • 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated

Serving

  • 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
  • 1 tablespoon basil cut chiffonade into thin slices

Instructions

  • Cook the chicken. In a 12-inch skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of oil on medium-high heat. While the oil heats, season the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides. Cook chicken on each side for 3-4 minutes. Set aside on a plate.
  • Cook veggies. Reduce heat to medium-low. Once the pan has cooled to temperature, melt butter and add garlic. Continue to stir and cook for 1 minute being careful not to burn. Add the sun-dried tomatoes and spinach Cook for 3-5 minutes until spinach leaves have wilted.
  • Finish sauce. Add chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir in ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Add Parmesan cheese, a little at a time, stirring between each addition until cheese is incorporated into the sauce. Return chicken to the pan and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring with a spatula occasionally to refresh the sauce. Taste and additional salt and pepper if needed.
  • Serve. Garnish with parsley and basil and serve immediately.

Notes

The sauce thickens as it sits, so it's best to serve it right away.
My current favorite way to serve this is over mashed potatoes.   Store any leftovers separately and they reheat very well.

Nutrition

Calories: 604kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 58g | Saturated Fat: 29g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 165mg | Sodium: 455mg | Potassium: 544mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 4055IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 248mg | Iron: 2mg
Servings: 4
Calories: 604kcal
Author: Katie Shaw