Creamy Tuscan Chicken Recipe

This sauce is HEAVENLY, so make sure you have some crusty bread on hand. It's difficult to top this recipe when it comes to chicken breast dishes. The sauce is straightforward yet oh-so-delicious. Garlic, tomatoes, and cream are all abundant in it. It's cheerful and simple, and it works well in both the summer and the winter. It's a fantastic meal for comfort food cravings and delectable enough to present to dinner guests. Although we prefer it over bread, you can also put it over rice or pasta. Try our Tuscan Salmon next if you share our fondness for it.
Creamy Tuscan Chicken


Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp. 

    extra-virgin olive oil

  • 4 

    boneless skinless chicken breasts

  • Kosher salt

  • Freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 tsp. 

    dried oregano

  • 3 tbsp. 

    butter

  • 3 

    cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 1/2 c. 

    cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 3 c. 

    baby spinach

  • 1/2 c. 

    heavy cream

  • 1/4 c. 

    freshly grated Parmesan

  • Lemon wedges, for serving

Directions

  1. Step 1In a skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add chicken and season with salt, pepper, and oregano. Cook until golden and no longer pink, 8 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside. 
  2. Step 2In the same skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add cherry tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Cook until tomatoes are beginning to burst then add spinach and cook until spinach is beginning to wilt. 
  3. Step 3Stir in heavy cream and parmesan and bring mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer until sauce is slightly reduced, about 3 minutes. Return chicken to skillet and cook until heated through, 5 to 7 minutes. 
  4. Step 4Serve with lemon wedges.