Tuscany Chicken
Servings
4
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Total Time
35 minutes

Tuscany Chicken

#chicken #creamy #italian #skillet #low-carb

Seared chicken breasts simmered in a creamy parmesan sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach.

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6-ounce each)
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 tbsp yellow onion (finely chopped)
  • 1/2 c sun-dried tomatoes (thinly sliced)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 c baby spinach
  • 1 1/2 c heavy cream
  • 4 tbsp parmesan (freshly grated)

Cookware

  • large skillet

Steps

  1. Season both sides of boneless skinless chicken breasts with Italian seasoning, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper.

  2. Heat extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden, then remove to a plate.

  3. Add another extra virgin olive oil and the yellow onion to the same skillet. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.

  4. Add sun-dried tomatoes and garlic; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

  5. Add baby spinach and sauté for 1 minute until it just begins to wilt.

  6. Add heavy cream and parmesan, stir together, and bring to a simmer.

  7. Return the chicken to the skillet and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.

Timers

Timer: 3-4 minutes - …in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken for

Timer: 2-3 minutes - … oil and the yellow onion to the same skillet. Sauté for

Timer: 1 minute - Add baby spinach and sauté for

Timer: 5 minutes - …icken to the skillet and cook until heated through, about