Description
A delicious and creamy Tuscan chicken recipe that is sure to impress your guests with its rich flavors and vibrant colors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, large, halved horizontally to make 4 fillets
- 1 teaspoon salt, adjust to your tastes
- 3/4 teaspoon cracked pepper, adjust to your tastes
- 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
- 3 tablespoons reserved sun dried tomato oil or olive oil, divided
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced (6 cloves)
- 5 oz sun dried tomato strips in oil, drained (reserve 3 tablespoons of oil for cooking)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream or thickened cream, or evaporated milk for lower calorie/fat
- 3 cups spinach
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, fresh grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, to serve
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and onion powder.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the reserved sun dried tomato oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side, or until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a warm plate; set aside.
- Add the remaining oil into the pan and fry the garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds to 1 minute), then add in the sun dried tomatoes. Fry for 1-2 minutes to release their flavors. Mix the Dijon through all of the flavors.
- Reduce heat to low-medium heat, add the cream (or evaporated milk) and bring to a gentle simmer, while stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
- Add in the spinach leaves and allow to wilt in the sauce, then add in the parmesan cheese. Allow sauce to simmer for a further minute until cheese melts through the sauce.
- Add the chicken back into the pan; top with parsley and serve over pasta, rice, or steamed vegetables.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning according to your preference.
- For a lower calorie option, use evaporated milk instead of heavy cream.
- This dish pairs well with pasta, rice, or steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Creamy Tuscan Chicken, Chicken Recipe, Italian Chicken Dish