π Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken
π Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken β A Rich, Restaurant-Style Dinner You Can Make at Home!
β¨ Why Youβll Love This Recipe:
Looking for a quick, creamy, and crowd-pleasing chicken recipe? This Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken is a restaurant-worthy dish made with tender seared chicken breasts, smothered in a rich garlic-Parmesan cream sauce, and loaded with sun-dried tomatoes and baby spinach. All done in one skillet in under 30 minutes!
Perfect for a weeknight dinner, date night, or a cozy Sunday meal. Serve it with pasta, mashed potatoes, or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option!
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π Ingredients:
For the Chicken:
β’ 2 large chicken breasts (halved horizontally for faster cooking)
β’ Salt & black pepper to taste
β’ 1 tsp garlic powder
β’ 2 tbsp olive oil
β’ 1 tbsp butter
For the Creamy Tuscan Sauce:
β’ 4 cloves garlic, minced
β’ 1 cup heavy cream
β’ Β½ cup chicken broth
β’ Β½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
β’ Β½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (in oil, drained and sliced)
β’ 2 cups baby spinach
β’ 1 tsp Italian seasoning
β’ Salt & pepper to taste
β’ Optional: red pepper flakes for a kick
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π³ Instructions:
1. Prep & Season Chicken:
Pat chicken dry. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
2. Sear Chicken:
In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and butter. Sear chicken for 5β6 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked. Transfer to a plate.
3. Make the Sauce:
In the same pan, sautΓ© garlic for 30 seconds. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits (flavor!). Add cream, Parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and a pinch of chili flakes if desired.
4. Simmer & Add Greens:
Let the sauce simmer gently for 3β4 minutes until it thickens. Stir in spinach and let it wilt.
5. Return Chicken to Pan:
Place the chicken back into the skillet, spoon sauce over the top, and simmer for 2 more minutes.
6. Serve & Enjoy:
Serve over fettuccine, rice, mashed potatoes, or zoodles for a keto version. Top with extra Parmesan and fresh basil for that wow factor.
β€οΈ Why It Works:
β’ One Pan = Less Cleanup
β’ 30 Minutes = Weeknight Friendly
β’ Creamy + Garlic + Parmesan = Flavor Explosion
β’ Tuscan = Italian Comfort Food Vibes