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Garlic Tuscan Chicken

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A quick and comforting weeknight dish featuring thin-sliced chicken breasts in a creamy Parmesan sauce with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil for a higher smoke point
  • 1.5 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, thinly sliced about 4 medium breasts
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth low-sodium if preferred
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese freshly grated is best
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder or 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup spinach, chopped (baby spinach wilts fastest)
  • 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed or rehydrated dry-packed)

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Season the thin-sliced chicken lightly with salt and pepper. Add to the hot skillet and cook until browned and no longer pink inside, about 3 to 5 minutes per side depending on thickness. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and cover loosely.
  3. Reduce heat to medium-high. Pour 1 cup heavy cream and 1/2 cup chicken broth into the skillet. Whisk in 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning.
  4. Stir the sauce constantly until it begins to thicken, about 5 minutes. Keep the heat steady - not so high that the cream scalds.
  5. Add 1 cup chopped spinach and 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Simmer briefly until the spinach starts to wilt, about 1 minute.
  6. Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over the pieces. Cook just until heated through, about 2 to 3 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 40gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 20gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g

Notes

For best results, use freshly grated Parmesan; avoid overcrowding the skillet for better browning. Can substitute ingredients for dietary preferences.
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