Irresistibly Creamy Tuscan Chicken: A Cozy Dinner Delight
Delight in this Creamy Tuscan Chicken, a comforting dish with rich flavors, perfect for cozy dinners or special occasions.
Equipment
- Large skillet
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts halved for even cooking
- to taste Salt
- to taste Cracked Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder optional
For the Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Reserved Sun-Dried Tomato Oil or Olive Oil
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 cup Sun-Dried Tomato Strips
- 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
- 1 cup Heavy Cream or Evaporated Milk
- 4 cups Fresh Spinach
- 1/2 cup Fresh Grated Parmesan Cheese use fresh if possible
- to taste Fresh Parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Sprinkle salt, cracked pepper, paprika, and onion powder generously onto the boneless skinless chicken breasts.
- Heat reserved sun-dried tomato oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for about 6-8 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- In the same skillet, reduce the heat slightly and add any remaining oil. Fry the minced garlic for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add sun-dried tomato strips and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in Dijon mustard, then lower the heat to low-medium. Pour in the heavy cream and let it come to a gentle simmer.
- Add the fresh spinach and allow it to wilt in the sauce. Mix in the fresh grated Parmesan cheese until it melts.
- Return the seared chicken to the pan and coat with the creamy sauce. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Serve alongside crusty bread or a light salad for a delightful dinner experience.
Nutrition
Serving: 1plateCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 40gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg
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