Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken
Get ready for a delightful dining experience as we delve into the world of Italian flavors with this Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken. Tender chicken breasts are seasoned, seared to perfection, and then drenched in a creamy, garlicky sauce infused with tomatoes and spinach.
Ingredients
- Chicken breasts
- salt, and pepper for seasoning Italian seasoning
- Cooking oil
- Butter
- Water broth, or white wine for deglazing
- Onions
- Fresh garlic cloves
- Diced tomatoes
- Fresh spinach
- Heavy cream
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Sear the Chicken
- Begin by warming some oil in a trusty cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Once hot, introduce the chicken breasts seasoned generously with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Sizzle each side until they boast a golden hue and are fully cooked through, typically around 8 minutes for each side. Once done, remove them and keep them aside for a while.
Building the Sauce
- Dial down the heat to medium-low. Now, in comes the butter and your choice of deglazing liquid, be it water, broth, or even a splash of white wine, making sure to scrape off those delicious browned bits. As the butter melts, toss in the onions, giving them a good stir until they turn soft and translucent, which should take around 5 minutes. Following the onions, add a generous helping of garlic, letting it cook just long enough to release its aroma, typically between 30 to 60 seconds. Now, for a touch of color and texture, add diced tomatoes and fresh spinach leaves, seasoning them with salt and pepper. Stir occasionally until the spinach just begins to wilt.
The Creamy Finish
- Pour in the heavy cream and sprinkle some Parmesan, mixing them well. Allow the sauce to simmer, reducing it slightly to a thicker consistency over 3 minutes.
Combine and Serve
- It's time to reintroduce the chicken into our creamy concoction. Nestle the breasts in the sauce and let them warm up for about 5 to 7 minutes.
Notes
Once everything is piping hot and ready, finish off with a sprinkle of fresh parsley. Serve immediately, pairing it with your favorite sides. Perhaps some garlic bread or pasta?