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Creamy Tuscan Chicken

Creamy Tuscan Chicken is an easy 30-minute dinner featuring juicy chicken breasts in a rich garlic Parmesan cream sauce with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-American

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken dry and season with paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium. Melt the butter and cook the garlic for about 30 seconds.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until smooth.
  5. Add the spinach and sun-dried tomatoes and cook until the spinach wilts.
  6. Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer for about 5 minutes until fully cooked.
  7. Garnish with fresh basil and extra Parmesan before serving.