Creamy Tuscan Chicken
The ultimate comfort food, Creamy Tuscan Chicken is a rich and creamy dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Featuring tender chicken in a luscious sauce, this easy weeknight dinner will have everyone coming back for seconds. Make it tonight!
Equipment
- 12-inch Cast Iron Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 2 pounds Chicken Breasts (boneless and skinless, cut into long thin pieces)
- ¼ teaspoon Salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon Pepper (or to taste)
- 1 tablespoon Oil (from sun-dried tomatoes)
- 1 large Onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- ½ cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes (drained, chopped, keep the oil)
- 6 ounces Spinach (chopped)
- 1½ cups Half and Half
- 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon Salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon Pepper (or to taste)
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Basil (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once heated, add the chicken and cook for 3 minutes on each side or until browned and cooked through. Once cooked, transfer to a plate; set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the saved sun-dried tomato oil and heat over medium heat. Next, add the onion and let cook for about 5 minutes until softened or translucent.
- Add the garlic and let it cook for about 30 seconds until aromatic. Then, add the sun-dried tomatoes and let cook for an additional 1 minute.
- Finally, add the spinach and cook until it begins to wilt – about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Stir in the half and half, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper and bring everything to a boil.
- Once at a boil, bring the heat down and allow the dish to simmer while stirring in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce thickens.
- Add the chicken back to the skillet and cook for an additional minute until it has heated through.
- Spoon the sauce over the chicken, garnish with basil, and serve any way you wish!
Notes
- Tip 1: Using boneless and skinless chicken breasts will give you the best results.
- Tip 2: Fresh spinach is recommended for its texture and flavor. Use frozen spinach if needed, but ensure it's well-drained.
- Tip 3: This refers to a mixture of equal parts cream and milk, perfect for a creamy consistency.
- Tip 4: We're using oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes for added flavor. If you only have dry ones, rehydrate them in warm water beforehand.
- Tip 5: Freshly grated Parmesan cheese melts better and offers superior taste than pre-shredded.