Creamy Tuscan Chicken
Pan-seared chicken breasts in a creamy garlic-Parmesan sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach.
Instructions
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Step 1
Season both sides of the chicken with ⅝ tsp (4 gr) of the salt and all of the black pepper.
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Step 2
Heat the olive oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and sear for about 5 minutes per side, then transfer it to the clean plate.
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Step 3
Reduce to low heat and melt the butter in the skillet. Add the garlic and sun-dried tomatoes, then cook until fragrant.
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Step 4
Pour in the chicken stock and scrape the browned residue from the skillet. Simmer over medium heat until slightly reduced.
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Step 5
Reduce to low heat. Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and the remaining ⅜ tsp (2 gr) salt until the cheese melts and the sauce is smooth.
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Step 6
Add the spinach and stir over low heat until wilted.
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Step 7
Return the seared chicken and its accumulated juices to the skillet. Simmer gently over low heat until the thickest part of each breast reaches 74°C, then serve with the sauce.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: moderate
Prevent raw chicken and its juices from contacting ready-to-eat foods. Use a clean plate for the seared chicken and verify that every breast reaches 74°C internally.
Risk factors
- raw poultry may carry harmful microorganisms
- thick chicken breasts can cook unevenly
- hot oil and sauce may splash