How to Make Tuscan Chicken
Sear the chicken. You’ll do this in two batches, so as not to overcrowd the pan. Once you add the chicken to the pan, let it cook undisturbed until the bottom gets nice and brown. (The chicken won’t be cooked through at this point.)
Sauté the seasonings. Cook the diced onion just until softened, then add garlic, sliced sun-dried tomatoes, and Italian seasoning.
Wilt the spinach. Add the baby spinach a handful at a time, stirring after each addition, and cook just until it starts to wilt.
Add the heavy cream and simmer. Add the cream and grated Parm, stir to combine, and bring to a simmer.
Finish the chicken in the sauce. Return the chicken and any accumulated juices on the plate to the skillet, and cook at a gentle simmer just until the chicken is cooked through.
Tuscan Chicken Recipe
The creamy sauce makes this chicken totally irresistible.
Prep time 15 minutes
Cook time 30 minutes to 35 minutes
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 small yellow onion
3 cloves garlic
1/2 cup drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes (2 1/2 ounces)
1 ounce Parmesan cheese (1/2 cup firmly packed freshly grated or 1/3 cup store-bought grated)
2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 1/2 to 2 pounds total)
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
5 ounces baby spinach (about 5 packed cups)
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
Instructions
Dice 1 small yellow onion (about 2/3 cup). Mince 3 garlic cloves. Thinly slice 1/2 cup drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes. Finely grate 1 ounce Parmesan cheese if needed (about 1/2 cup lightly packed), or measure out 1/3 cup store-bought grated.
Cut 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts in half horizontally (also known as butterflying). Pat dry with paper towels. Season all over with 1 teaspoon of the kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add half of the chicken in a single layer and sear until browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a large plate (the chicken will not be cooked through). Add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil to the pan and repeat browning the remaining chicken. Transfer to the same plate.
Reduce the heat to medium. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, if needed, and heat until shimmering. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning. Cook until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add 5 ounces baby spinach a