Creamy Tuscan Chicken
Creamy Tuscan Chicken is a rich skillet dinner with chicken, spinach, and tomatoes.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Kosher salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and oregano.
- Add chicken to the skillet and cook for about 8 minutes per side, until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the cherry tomatoes and season lightly with salt and pepper. Cook until the tomatoes begin to soften and burst.
- Add the spinach and cook just until wilted.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir in the Parmesan cheese. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook for about 3 minutes, until slightly thickened.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, until heated through and coated in the sauce.
- Serve Creamy Tuscan Chicken with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
Creamy Tuscan Chicken pairs beautifully with pasta, mashed potatoes, rice, or warm crusty bread to soak up the sauce.