🇮🇹 Creamy Tuscan Chicken

                        

Prep + Cook Time: 30 minutes.  Serves: 4

🛒 Ingredients
For the Chicken:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1½ lbs total)
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 2 tbsp olive oil

For the Creamy Sauce:

• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 cups baby spinach leaves
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ¼ cup chicken broth (or water)
• ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for a gentle kick)

For Garnish (optional):

• Fresh basil leaves
• Extra grated Parmesan

🔪 PreparationSeason the Chicken:

• Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning
• Prepare the Veggies:
• Slice cherry tomatoes in half and mince garlic. Rinse spinach and set aside.

🍳 Cooking Instructions:

• Sear the Chicken:Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add chicken breasts and cook 5–6 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F / 74°C).
• Remove from skillet and set aside.| Make the Sauce:

In the same skillet, lower heat to medium.

• Add minced garlic and sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.
• Add cherry tomatoes and cook 2–3 minutes until they begin to soften.
• Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits for flavor.
• Add the Creamy Base:Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.Add spinach and stir until wilted.

Combine:

• Return chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over the top.
• Simmer 2–3 more minutes until everything is heated through and creamy.

Serve:

• Garnish with fresh basil and extra Parmesan.Serve hot with pasta, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.

💡 Chef’s Tip:

For a lighter version, substitute half the cream with milk and reduce Parmesan slightly. Add sun-dried tomatoes for extra Tuscan flair.

🍽️ Nutritional Information (per serving)

Nutrient	Amount
Calories	420 kcal
Protein	36 g
Carbohydrates	8 g
Fat	27 g
Saturated Fat	12 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	610 mg