Creamy Tuscan Chicken

Creamy Tuscan Chicken #

Ingredients #

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or 2 large ones, halved)
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 3 cups baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Lemon wedges for serving (optional)

Equipment Needed #

  • Skillet
  • Liquid measuring cup
  • 1/4 cup dry measuring cup
  • Measuring spoons

Instructions #

  • In a skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add chicken and season with salt, pepper, and oregano. Cook until golden and no longer pink, 8 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  • In the same skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add cherry tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Cook until tomatoes are beginning to burst, then add spinach and cook until spinach is beginning to wilt.
  • Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan and bring mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer until sauce is slightly reduced, about 3 minutes. Return chicken to skillet and cook until heated through, 5-7 minutes.
  • Serve with lemon wedges or over pasta.

Original Recipe #

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