Creamy Tuscan Chicken by Natasha’s Kitchen

Ingredients

2 large chicken breasts halved (1 1/2 lbs)

1 tsp fine sea salt divided, plus more to taste

1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper divided

1/2 tsp garlic powder

2 tbsp light olive oil divided

1 tbsp unsalted butter

8 oz brown mushrooms thickly sliced

1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained, and chopped

1/4 cup green onion green parts, chopped

3 garlic cloves minced

1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream

1/2 cup parmesan cheese finely shredded

2 cups fresh baby spinach

Instructions

1 | Cook the Chicken
Melt a tablespoon of butter and a tablespoon of olive oil in a stainless steel skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper; cook the chicken for 3 to 5 minutes on each side, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165ºF. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board.

2 | Cook the Vegetables
Return the pan to medium heat and add another tablespoon of oil, along with the mushrooms. Sauté for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the mushrooms are golden and the liquid has evaporated. Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, green onions, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper, and cook for another minute until fragrant.

3 | Make the Cream Sauce
Stir the cream into the mushroom mixture, then sprinkle 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese over the top. Bring to a light boil, stirring frequently, then reduce to a simmer. Let the sauce simmer for about 2 minutes, or until it thickens slightly. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

4 | Finish the Dish
Stir in the spinach until it wilts, then add the chicken back to the pan. Spoon the sauce over the chicken, then remove the pan from the heat and garnish with chives, if desired.

Serving

Serve this as a main dish paired with pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes (try it with Garlic Mashed Potatoes or Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes by Natasha’s Kitchen)

Recipe by Natasha’s Kitchen. View the original instructions and more details here.