🌿🍅🐔 Classic Creamy Tuscan Chicken—a timeless and comforting Italian-inspired dish! Tender chicken simmered in a rich and creamy sauce infused with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach, often finished with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. A simple yet elegant meal that's perfect served with pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up all that delicious sauce! 🧄✨
🧾 Ingredients (Serves 2-3)
* 🐔 Chicken:
* 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or 2-3 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
* 1 tbsp olive oil
* 1 tsp Italian seasoning
* ½ tsp garlic powder
* Salt & freshly cracked black pepper to taste
* 🍅 **Creamy Tuscan Sauce:**
* 2 tbsp olive oil
* 2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
* ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed), drained and sliced
* 1 cup fresh spinach, roughly chopped
* 1 cup heavy cream
* ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
* Salt & freshly cracked black pepper to taste
* 🌿 Optional Garnishes:
* Fresh basil leaves, chopped
* Extra Parmesan cheese
🔥 Instructions
1. Pat the chicken dry and season with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside (it will finish cooking in the sauce).
3. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
4. Add the sliced sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another minute.
5. Stir in the chopped spinach and cook until it wilts down, about 1-2 minutes.
6. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
7. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and continue to simmer until the sauce slightly thickens, about 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Return the seared chicken to the skillet with the creamy sauce.
9. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for another 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
10. Serve the creamy Tuscan chicken hot, spooning the sauce over the chicken. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and extra Parmesan cheese, if desired. Enjoy with your favorite side, such as pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.
✨ A classic for a reason! The combination of tender chicken, rich creamy sauce, bright sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach is simply irresistible. Enjoy this taste of Tuscany!
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