Creamy Tuscan Chicken in 30 Minutes
About this recipe
Creamy Tuscan Chicken is a quick and delicious dish that brings a taste of Italy to your table in just 30 minutes. With simple ingredients like chicken, cream, and fresh veggies, it's perfect for a midweek meal.
In this recipe, the chicken is cooked to perfection and then simmered in a rich, creamy sauce with garlic, tomatoes, and spinach, making it both satisfying and flavorful.
Ingredient notes
- You can use any cut of chicken you like; just adjust the cooking time accordingly.
- For the cream, you can substitute table cream with heavy cream or half and half.
Tips from TheCooknShare’s video
- Season the chicken well with salt, black pepper, and oregano for maximum flavor before cooking.
- Make sure to sauté the garlic until fragrant before adding the tomatoes to enhance the dish's aroma and taste.
- Let the chicken simmer in the sauce for a few minutes to absorb all the flavors.
Good to know
- How long does it take to make this dish?
- The total time to make Creamy Tuscan Chicken is 30 minutes.
- How many servings does this recipe yield?
- This recipe yields 4 servings.
- What can I use instead of cream?
- You can substitute the table cream with heavy cream or half and half.
- What should I do to ensure the chicken is cooked properly?
- Fry the chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until cooked through and browned.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to TheCooknShare: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and oregano on both sides.
- 2
Heat a pan over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
- 3
Fry the chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until cooked through and browned. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- 4
In the same pan, add a knob of butter and let it melt.
- 5
Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- 6
Add cherry tomatoes and cook until they start to pop.
- 7
Stir in baby spinach and cook until it begins to wilt.
- 8
Add cream and parmesan cheese, then season with more salt and pepper. Stir and reduce heat to a low simmer.
- 9
Return the chicken to the pan and let it simmer for another 5 to 7 minutes, spooning sauce over the chicken occasionally.
- 10
Garnish with lemon juice and fresh parsley before serving.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- The quantity of lemon juice is inferred from context as it was not explicitly stated.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from TheCooknShare’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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