Description
Creamy Tuscan Chicken brings Mediterranean flavors straight to your dinner table with a delightful blend of herbs and tender chicken. Savor each bite of this rich, comforting dish that makes weeknight cooking feel like a delicious escape from the ordinary.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Base and Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 cups baby spinach
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Pat 4 chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season generously with 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon dried oregano, ensuring even coverage.
- Heat 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Sear chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F and golden brown exterior develops.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a clean plate. Keep warm while preparing sauce.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add 3 tablespoons butter to the same skillet, allowing it to melt completely.
- Mince 3 garlic cloves and sauté in melted butter for 30-45 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- Add 1 ½ cups halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften and release juices.
- Stir in 3 cups baby spinach. Cook for 1-2 minutes until leaves wilt and reduce in volume.
- Pour ½ cup heavy cream into the skillet. Sprinkle ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese over the sauce.
- Simmer sauce for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally until it thickens and cheese melts completely.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce generously over each piece to reheat and coat.
- Plate chicken and spoon remaining sauce over the top. Serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- Ensure chicken is evenly seasoned for maximum flavor throughout the meat.
- Use fresh garlic and slowly sauté to prevent burning and release sweet, mellow notes.
- Choose full-fat cream for a richer, more luxurious sauce that coats the chicken perfectly.
- For a lighter version, swap cream with half-and-half and use Greek yogurt to maintain creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 377 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 239 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg