Easy Tuscan Chicken
This Easy Tuscan Chicken is a cozy, flavor-packed dish that feels like a warm hug in under 40 minutes.
With just 10 minutes of prep and 28 minutes of cooking, this recipe is a weeknight lifesaver that tastes like it took hours.
Equipment
- Cast Iron Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3-4 chicken breasts about 1 ½ lbs.
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sundried tomatoes chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh-grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375F degrees.
- In a large cast iron skillet (or oven-safe skillet) heat oil over medium heat.
- Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Sear both sides of the chicken, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a plate; set aside.
- Add the minced garlic to the hot skillet and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the thyme, oregano, red pepper flakes, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often.
- Stir in the sundried tomatoes and parmesan cheese.
- Return the cooked chicken to skillet and spoon the sauce over the chicken.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken, then add the spinach to the pan and stir it to coat. Let it sit for 5 minutes or until the spinach is wilted.
- Add the chicken back to the pan and spoon the sauce over the chicken.
- Serve warm with your favorite sides.
Nutrition
Calories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 42gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 141mgSodium: 772mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g
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