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Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken Skillet

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A delightful dish featuring tender chicken in a rich cream sauce with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts About 1.5 lbs
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil, chopped
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Method
 

Cooking Chicken
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked.
  3. Once done, remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Preparing the Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth while scraping up the browned bits from the pan.
  3. Stir continuously for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Stir in the fresh spinach and grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce becomes creamy.
  2. Return the seared chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over each piece.
  3. Simmer for another 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 40gFat: 45gSaturated Fat: 25gSodium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

For enhanced flavor, marinate the chicken in Italian herbs and olive oil for a couple of hours before cooking. Adjust the richness of the sauce by using half-and-half instead of heavy cream. You can also add sautéed mushrooms for texture. Use homemade chicken broth for fresher flavor.
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