Ingredients
– 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano
– 1 teaspoon dried thyme
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil), chopped
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 1 cup fresh spinach, roughly chopped
– 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
– ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
– ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
– Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Creating fantastic Tuscan Chicken is straightforward if you follow these simple steps:
1. Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, paprika, oregano, and thyme.
2. Heat the Oil: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat until it’s shimmering.
3. Brown the Chicken: Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove them from the pan and set aside.
4. Sauté Garlic: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
5. Add Sun-Dried Tomatoes: Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for a couple of minutes to infuse the flavors.
6. Add Cream: Pour in the heavy cream, stirring well to combine with the garlic and tomatoes.
7. Simmer the Sauce: Bring the cream mixture to a simmer, then add the spinach and let it wilt.
8. Incorporate Cheese: Stir in the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
9. Combine with Chicken: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them to coat well.
10. Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat, sprinkle fresh basil on top, and serve warm.
Using these straightforward instructions, you’ll have a delicious Tuscan Chicken ready in no time!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Fat: 37g
- Protein: 40g