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Creamy Tuscan chicken skillet with spinach and cherry tomatoes in Parmesan sauce

Creamy Tuscan Chicken Skillet


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  • Author: Oprah
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

A rich and comforting skillet chicken dinner with garlic Parmesan cream sauce, spinach, and cherry tomatoes.


Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 6 to 8 ounces each

1 teaspoon dried oregano

Salt, to taste

Black pepper, to taste

3 tablespoons unsalted butter

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved

3 cups baby spinach

1/2 cup heavy cream

1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese

Lemon wedges, for serving


Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken on both sides with oregano, salt, and black pepper.

2. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for about 8 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through to 165°F. Transfer the chicken to a plate.

3. In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute, stirring often, until fragrant.

4. Add the cherry tomatoes and season lightly with salt and black pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes soften and begin to release their juices.

5. Stir in the baby spinach and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until just wilted.

6. Pour in the heavy cream and add the Parmesan cheese. Stir well and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low and cook for about 3 minutes, until slightly thickened.

7. Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until the chicken is warmed through.

8. Serve the chicken with the creamy tomato-spinach sauce and lemon wedges on the side.

Notes

Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest sauce.

Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes for deeper flavor.

Serve with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Quick & Easy Dinners
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Italian-American