Creamy Tuscan Chicken

Tuscan Chicken Recipe is incredibly easy to make and is one of those recipes that make you realize cooking delicious Italian chicken dishes is even better homemade than at a restaurant!

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INGREDIENTS

For Chicken – 2 chicken breasts boneless, skinless and sliced in half – 1 teaspoon sea salt or to taste – 1/2 teaspoon black pepper or to taste – 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Tuscan Sauce – 2 tablespoons butter – 1 small onion chopped – 3 garlic cloves finely chopped – 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes or to taste – 1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes sliced into small pieces – 2 cups baby spinach – 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream – 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated, plus extra for serving – 2 tablespoons parsley washed and finely chopped Pasta – 8 oz penne pasta cooked according to the package

Step 1

In a small dish combine sea salt, black pepper and Italian seasoning together. Season chicken on both sides with the spice mix.

Step 2

Using a non stick skillet, preheat 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Once the butter is melted add chicken and cook for 3-5 minutes per side or until chicken it golden brown. Flip the chicken on the other side and cook for another 3-5 minutes or until chicken reaches 165 degrees. Transfer onto a plate and cover with a lid.

Step 3

To the skillet add onion and saute for 3-5 minutes or until translucent color, stirring few times.

Step 4

After add garlic and crushed red pepper flakes, saute for 1 minutes. Stirring few times. Next pour in heavy whipping cream and bring it to a gentle simmer, stirring with a spoon, over medium heat.

Step 5

Once the sauce starts simmering add spinach and sun dried tomatoes. Let simmer for 3 minutes. If needed season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 6

Now, stir in the Parmesan cheese and let simmer for 2 more minutes. Slice chicken into slices and return it to the skillet. Pour the sauce over the chicken and garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan cheese. Enjoy with pasta.

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