Tuscan Chicken is a delicious and flavorful dish that typically features ingredients like sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and spinach. Here’s a simple recipe for Tuscan Chicken:
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions:
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add cherry tomatoes and sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the tomatoes start to soften.
- Add fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted.
- Pour in the chicken broth, heavy cream, and grated Parmesan cheese. Stir to combine.
- Add dried Italian herbs and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place the cooked chicken breasts back into the skillet, spooning some of the sauce over the top.
- Simmer the chicken in the sauce for an additional 5-7 minutes until everything is heated through and the flavors meld together.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Serve the Tuscan Chicken over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce. Enjoy your flavorful Tuscan Chicken dish!
