Creamy Tuscan Chicken Recipe
Creamy tuscan chicken is the perfect elevated chicken dish. A creamy tuscan sauce infuses rich flavor into a crispy chicken breast. Each bite is delicious and pairs perfectly with pasta or rice. Enjoy this meal in less than 30 minutes, requiring only simple ingredients.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts halved (1 ½ pounds)
- 1 tsp italian seasoning divided
- 1 ½ tsp salt divided
- ½ tsp ground pepper divided
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter divided
- 3 garlic cloves
- ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 ⅓ cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
- 1 cup baby spinach
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breast in half lengthwise and beat the thickest part so they are even in thickness.
- Combine ¾ tsp Italian seasoning, 1 tsp salt, and ¼ tsp pepper and season the chicken on both sides.
- In a shallow dish, add the flour for dredging. Coat the chicken in the flour, shaking off any excess flour.
- Add oil and 1 Tbsp butter to a large skillet over high heat. Once hot, add the chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until the thickest part of the chicken reaches 155°F.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and cover to keep warm. The chicken will reach a temperature of 165°F by finishing cooking in the residual heat.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 Tbsp butter, the garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1 minute. With a wooden spoon, scrape off the browned bits at the bottom of the pan.
- Stir in the heavy cream, chicken broth, parmesan cheese, and remaining italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Turn the heat to low and cook until the sauce starts to thicken.
- Add the spinach and chicken into the sauce and cook until the spinach is wilted and the chicken is reheated.
- Serve and enjoy, friends.
Notes
- Beating the chicken to an even thickness is vital for the chicken to turn out juicy and evenly cooked. Do this using a meat mallet and placing the chicken in a plastic bag or between plastic wrap.
- Store leftover chicken in the fridge for up to 3 days. Keep in an airtight container.
- Serve this chicken over pasta or rice for a complete dish.