Creamy Tuscan Chicken

By Youcipe

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Ingredients

Here are the ingredients for the Tuscan sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and dairy:

✅ Boneless, skinless chicken breasts (substitution: chicken thighs)
✅ Italian seasoning (substitution: mix of oregano, thyme, basil, and rosemary)
✅ Garlic
✅ Onion (white, yellow, or shallots)
✅ Sun-dried tomatoes
✅ Baby spinach
✅ Heavy cream (substitution: coconut cream or homemade cashew cream for dairy-free)
✅ Freshly grated parmesan cheese (substitution: nutritional yeast for dairy-free)

Instructions

Here’s a step-by-step guide to making the Tuscan Chicken Recipe with emoji check marks for each step:

1. Season and cook the chicken
Season both sides of each chicken breast with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Heat a large skillet with olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and sear for 3-4 minutes per side (add an extra minute for thicker breasts). Transfer the chicken to a plate.
Tip: Use sun-dried tomato oil instead of olive oil for extra flavor!

2. Start the Tuscan sauce
In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sauté the onion for 2-3 minutes. Add the sun-dried tomatoes and garlic, and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
Tip: Deglaze the pan with a splash of white wine while cooking the onions, if desired.

3. Add the spinach
Add the baby spinach to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute, until it begins to wilt.

4. Finish the Tuscan sauce
Pour in the heavy cream and add the grated parmesan cheese. Stir to combine and let the sauce simmer to allow the flavors to meld.

5. Tuck the chicken back into the skillet
Using tongs, return the chicken breasts to the skillet. Let them cook for about 5 minutes on the stovetop until warmed through. Remove from heat. 

Note: The sauce will thicken as it cools.