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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Recipe

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Creamy Tuscan Chicken is a rich and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a savory sauce made with garlic, cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Perfectly seasoned with oregano and served with a hint of fresh lemon, this easy skillet recipe creates a comforting and elegant meal ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Seasoning

  • 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 (6- to 8-oz.) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano

Sauce

  • 3 tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 3 cups baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 oz. Parmesan cheese, finely grated (about 1/4 cup)
  • Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. Prepare and brown the chicken: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts generously with kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and dried oregano on all sides. Place the chicken in the skillet and cook, turning once halfway through, until both sides are browned and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), approximately 8 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
  2. Make the sauce base: In the same skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add the minced garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the halved cherry tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to burst and soften, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add spinach and finish the sauce: Stir in the baby spinach and cook until it starts to wilt, about 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in the heavy cream and sprinkle in the finely grated Parmesan cheese. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and let it cook gently, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly and reduces, about 3 minutes.
  4. Combine chicken with the sauce: Return the browned chicken breasts to the skillet. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and cook together on low heat, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fully heated through and infused with the sauce flavors, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  5. Serve: Divide the chicken among plates, spoon extra sauce over each portion, and garnish with fresh lemon wedges for squeezing. Serve immediately while warm and enjoy your creamy Tuscan chicken.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes when cooking the garlic.
  • You can substitute baby kale or Swiss chard for spinach if preferred.
  • To make the dish lighter, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream, but the sauce may be less rich.
  • Ensure the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F to guarantee safety and juiciness.
  • Leftover chicken and sauce can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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