Creamy Tuscan Chicken
Make sure you have some crusty bread ready because this sauce is absolutely amazing. When it comes to chicken breast recipes, it's hard to find one that beats this one. The sauce is wonderfully simple, yet incredibly flavorful, with a delightful blend of garlic, tomatoes, and, most importantly, cream. It's a versatile sauce that shines all year round, equally enjoyable in both summer and winter. Whether you crave comfort food or plan to impress dinner guests, this dish fits the bill perfectly. While we adore pairing it with bread, don't hesitate to serve it over rice or pasta for a delightful variation. If you fall in love with it like we did, consider trying it with our Tuscan Salmon recipe next!
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 3 tbsp. butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 c. cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 c. baby spinach
- 1/2 c. heavy cream
- 1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add chicken and season with salt, pepper, and oregano. Cook until golden and no longer pink, 8 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add cherry tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Cook until tomatoes are beginning to burst then add spinach and cook until spinach is beginning to wilt.
- Stir in heavy cream and parmesan and bring mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer until sauce is slightly reduced, about 3 minutes. Return chicken to skillet and cook until heated through, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition
Calories: 593kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 66gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 269mgSodium: 939mgPotassium: 1170mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gCalcium: 174mgIron: 2mg
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