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Creamy Tuscan Chicken

Creamy Tuscan Chicken

5 from 2 votes
This Creamy Tuscan Chicken is one of those dishes that feels like it came straight out of a cozy Italian kitchen, even if it’s technically more “Tuscan-inspired” than traditional. Tender, golden-seared chicken is bathed in a silky Parmesan cream sauce, with bursts of sweetness from cherry tomatoes and a touch of freshness from wilted spinach. It’s rich, comforting, and incredibly easy to make on a weeknight, yet fancy enough to serve to guests with a glass of wine and some crusty bread.
Servings 4 servings
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
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Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 1 tsp (3g) garlic powder
  • dried oregano
  • 2 tbsp (30g) olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic , minced
  • 7 oz (200g) cherry tomatoes , halved
  • 2 cups (40g) baby spinach
  • 3/4 cup (200g) cooking cream
  • 1/2 cup (120g) chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese
  • fresh basil , for garnish

Instructions
 

Season and sear the chicken.

  • Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder and dried oregano. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Sear chicken for 6–8 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until deeply golden and cooked through to 165°F.
    Creamy Tuscan Chicken - step2
  • Remove and set aside.
  • In the same pan, reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Add cherry tomatoes.
  • Cook 3–4 minutes, until softened and lightly blistered.
    Creamy Tuscan Chicken - step7

Deglaze and make the sauce.

  • Pour in the chicken broth, stirring to deglaze the pan. Simmer for 1–2 minutes.
    Creamy Tuscan Chicken - step8
  • Stir in the cooking cream and Parmesan. Simmer gently until the sauce thickens slightly (2-3 minutes).
    Creamy Tuscan Chicken - step9
  • Stir in spinach and cook just until wilted.
    Creamy Tuscan Chicken - step10
  • Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over it. Simmer for another 3-4 minutes to warm through.
    Creamy Tuscan Chicken - step11
  • Garnish with fresh basil if desired. Serve with pasta, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving out of 4Calories: 464kcalCarbohydrates: 20.39gProtein: 54.22gFat: 17.48gSaturated Fat: 4.536gTrans Fat: 0.12gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 521mgPotassium: 946mgFiber: 1.8gSugar: 7.36gVitamin A: 2190IUVitamin C: 39.9mgCalcium: 151mgIron: 4.25mg
Calories: 464kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cherry tomatoes, chicken, spinach, Tuscan chicken