Creamy Tuscan Chicken

Ingredients

• 2.5 chicken breasts (Use 2 to 3; sliced in half)
• salt (To taste, for seasoning the chicken)
• black pepper (To taste, for seasoning the chicken)
• 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp dried parsley
• 0.5 tsp chili flakes (Optional)
• olive oil (A drizzle, for cooking)
• 1 tbsp butter
• 0.5 onion (Diced)
• 3 garlic cloves (Minced)
• 1 cup grape tomatoes (Halved)
• 2 cups spinach
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 0.25 cup Parmesan (Grated)
• salt (To taste, for the sauce)
• black pepper (To taste, for the sauce)
• fresh parsley (For garnish)

Steps

1. 1

   Season the chicken breasts with the salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, dried parsley, and optional chili flakes.

2. 2

   Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

3. 3

   Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 4–5 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through.

4. 4

   Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.

5. 5

   In the same skillet, melt the butter.

6. 6

   Add the diced onion and minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.

7. 7

   Add the halved grape tomatoes and cook for 2–3 minutes.

8. 8

   Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted.

9. 9

   Pour in the heavy cream and add the grated Parmesan. Stir until the sauce is smooth and creamy.

10. 10

    Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.

11. 11

    Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer for 2–3 minutes.

12. 12

    Garnish with fresh parsley and serve over pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice.

Notes

The source does not specify the amount of olive oil or fresh parsley, or the amount of pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice to serve alongside.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• Italian-inspired
• chicken
• creamy
• skillet
• gluten-free without optional sides