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Creamy Tuscan Chicken

A rich, creamy skillet chicken in a tangy sundried tomato and spinach sauce that comes together quickly.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tbsp oil
  • 2-4 thin-sliced chicken breasts depending on size
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 oz cream cheese about 1/2 block, cubed
  • 1/3 cup sundried tomatoes packed in oil chopped small
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

Equipment

  • 9-inch skillet
  • Spatula or tongs
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry and slice thicker breasts in half horizontally to make even, thin pieces. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat 2 Tbsp oil in a 9-inch skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
  3. Sear the chicken in the skillet 2–3 minutes per side until golden; transfer to a plate and set aside.
  4. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté about 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Raise heat to medium-high and pour in the 2 cups chicken stock to deglaze the pan, scraping up browned bits; simmer until the stock reduces by about half, about 5–8 minutes.
  6. Reduce heat to medium and stir in the heavy cream, cubed cream cheese, chopped sundried tomatoes, grated Parmesan, spinach, and lemon juice; stir constantly until the sauce bubbles and thickens.
  7. Return the seared chicken to the skillet and simmer in the sauce until cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper; garnish with freshly cracked black pepper before serving.

Notes

  • Keep the heat up when adding the stock so it sizzles to deglaze the pan.
  • The spinach looks like a lot but wilts quickly.
  • Reducing the stock by half can take several minutes; be patient.
  • Chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts if flattened first.
  • You can substitute milk or non-dairy milk for cream, but the sauce will be thinner.