Creamy Tuscan Chicken

Switch up your dinner plans with this delicious meal of Creamy Tuscan Chicken. It is rich in flavor and easy to make. It is sure to be a staple delicacy in your household and the best part? It can be ready in under 30 minutes!

Course Lunch/Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine Italian American

Keyword chicken, tuskan chicken

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings people

Calories 361.5kcal

Ingredients

Tuscan Chicken

½ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon oregano or thyme
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 chicken breasts large, boneless, and skinless sliced lengthwise into 6 thin cutlets
2 tablespoons olive oil

For The Cream Sauce

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion diced
¾ cup sundried tomatoes chopped
4 cloves garlic minced
¼ cup chicken stock water, or dry white wine
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon oregano or thyme
1 teaspoon paprika
3 cups baby spinach packed cups
½ cup parmesan cheese grated
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Chicken:

Combine the flour, oregano, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a wide shallow bowl.
Season the chicken cutlets with a bit of salt and pepper. Then dredge in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
Heat the oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add chicken to the hot pan. You may need to work in batches to avoid overcrowding.
Cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked to a temperature of 165°F/74°C. Remove chicken to a plate, and set aside.

Sauce:

In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened—about 3 minutes.
Add the chopped sundried tomatoes and cook for 1 minute, stirring gently, until the garlic is fragrant.
Add the chicken stock or white wine, and deglaze the pan by scraping any bits stuck to the bottom with a wooden spoon.
Turn the heat to medium-low, and add the heavy cream, Dijon mustard, oregano, paprika, spinach, and parmesan cheese to the skillet. Stir together, and bring to a simmer to thicken. Adjust seasoning salt and pepper) if necessary. Add a splash of water if too thick)
Place the chicken back in the sauce, spoon the sauce over the chicken, and cook until heated through about 5 minutes.
Garnish with fresh parsley if desired—pairs perfectly well with pasta, rice, potatoes, or steamed vegetables.

Notes

Make sure to use high quality and fresh ingredients to make this meal.
Add white wine to give the meal to contribute to the depth of flavor this dish already packs.
Simply add more red pepper flakes to this dish to increase the heat if you so desire.

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