Creamy Tuscan Chicken
Creamy Tuscan Chicken, also known as 'Marry Me Chicken', is an easy and delicious weeknight dinner option. Chicken breasts are tossed in a rich, creamy sauce with flavors from classic chicken bone broth, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach.
Ingredients
Chicken Breast
- 2 large chicken breast sliced length wise to make 4 fillets
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp sun dried tomato oil or olive oil
Creamy Tuscan Sauce
- 1/2 cup sun dried tomato drained
- 5 cloves garlic grated or finely minced
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 3/4 cup chicken bone broth
- 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, onion powder and smoked paprika.
- Heat the sun dried tomato oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken breast on each side for 5-8 minutes until the chicken is cooked. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and set aside.
- Using the same skillet saute the sun dried tomato for 2 minutes until fragrant then add the garlic. Saute for a few more minutes.
- Add the chicken bone broth, dijon mustard, Italian seasoning and salt and pepper. Stir well and allow the mixture to come to a gentle simmer.
- Now add the heavy whipping cream and spinach. Stir it together and let the spinach cook until it is wilted.
- Add the parmesan cheese and stir it well until the cheese is melted. Allow the sauce to simmer for about 1-2 minutes then add the chicken back to the sauce. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and top with fresh parsley.
- Serve with rice, pasta, mash potato or roasted vegetables. Enjoy!
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