Creamy Tuscan Chicken

Ingredients

  • (6-ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts (4)
  • Italian seasoning (1 teaspoon)
  • freshly ground black pepper (1/2 teaspoon)
  • olive oil (3 tablespoons)
  • garlic cloves, minced (4)
  • finely chopped yellow onion (1/4 cup)
  • sun-dried tomatoes, thinly sliced (1/2 cup)
  • baby spinach (2 cups)
  • heavy cream (1 1/2 cups)
  • freshly grated parmesan (1/4 cup)

Instructions

  1. Season both sides of each chicken breast in Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet (or dutch oven) over medium heat. You can swap olive oil with the sun-dried tomato oil from the jar to give your chicken extra flavor.
  3. Add the chicken and sear for 3 to 4 minutes on each side (8 minutes per side according to another recipe), until golden.
  4. Remove the chicken from the pan to a plate and set aside.
  5. In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of oil and the onion. Saute for 2 to 3 minutes, until the onion has softened.
  6. Add the sun-dried tomatoes and garlic and saute another minute, until fragrant.
  7. Add the spinach, and saute another minute, until just starting to wilt.
  8. Add the heavy cream and parmesan cheese, stir together, and bring to a simmer.
  9. Let it simmer. Place the chicken back in the skillet and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.

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