This one-pot wonder is a flavor explosion! Tender chicken breasts simmered in a creamy Tuscan sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. It's an elegant meal that's surprisingly easy to make.
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed), drained and chopped
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut cream for dairy-free)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- 5 ounces fresh spinach
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- Sear the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear chicken on both sides until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes per side). Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic and Tomatoes: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Make the Sauce: Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Stir in heavy cream (or coconut cream), Parmesan cheese, and Italian herbs. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the sauce slightly thickens.
- Add Chicken and Spinach: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet. Add fresh spinach and stir until wilted. Simmer for another 5-10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened to your liking.
- Serve: Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve hot over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Tips and Variations:
- For extra flavor, add a splash of white wine to the sauce.
- You can use other greens like kale or Swiss chard instead of spinach.
- If you don't have sun-dried tomatoes, you can use roasted red peppers.
- For a thicker sauce, add a slurry of cornstarch and water.
- Serve with a sprinkle of fresh basil.
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