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Best Creamy Tuscan Chicken Recipe

Best Creamy Tuscan Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients

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  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced into cutlets)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped, drained from oil)
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken cutlets dry with a paper towel. This ensures a better sear. Season both sides generously with salt, pepper, and paprika. The paprika adds a beautiful golden color and a hint of smokiness to the meat.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken in the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Once finished, remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a plate, keeping it warm.
  3. In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and Italian seasoning, allowing the flavors to meld for another minute. Pour in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  4. Whisk the grated Parmesan cheese into the cream sauce until melted and smooth. Reduce the heat to low and add the fresh baby spinach. Stir constantly until the spinach wilts into the sauce. Taste the sauce and add more salt or pepper if needed.
  5. Place the cooked chicken back into the skillet. Spoon the creamy sauce over the chicken and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to ensure the chicken is heated through and well-coated. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.