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Creamy Tuscan Chicken

  • Author: simplemealsbykim
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian‑inspired
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

A rich and flavorful one‑pan dish with seared chicken in a creamy garlic, sun‑dried tomato, and spinach sauce.


Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1½ lb)
  • Salt & pepper, to taste
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 3 Tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  •  cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 3 cups baby spinach
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan
  • Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)


Instructions

  1. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and oregano.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium; sear chicken ~8 min per side until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. Add butter; once melted, sauté garlic 1 minute.
  4. Stir in cherry tomatoes; cook until they begin to burst.
  5. Add spinach; cook until just wilted.
  6. Pour in heavy cream and Parmesan; simmer until sauce thickens (~3 min).
  7. Return chicken to skillet; heat through 5–7 min.
  8. Serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

  • Serve over pasta, rice, polenta, or alongside garlic bread.
  • Make‑ahead: sauce can be made in advance and frozen.
  • Store leftovers in fridge up to 4 days.