Skillet Creamy Tuscan Chicken Recipe

This is a simple recipe for chicken breasts that is loaded with flavor. Creamy Tuscan Chicken is fancy enough for company, but simple enough for a midweek meal on a busy night. Serve over pasta, or with a delicious salad for a complete meal. Why go our for tuscan chicken from Cheesecake Factory when you can make it at home? 

Ingredients:

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded to even thickness

2 Tbs olive oil

1 tablespoon minced garlic

3 cups fresh spinach leaves chopped

1/2 cup sundried tomatoes chopped

1/2 cup chicken broth

1/2 cup heavy cream or other milk

Instructions:

Place chicken between pieces of plastic wrap, and use a meat mallet to pound chicken until even thickness

Season with salt and pepper on both sides.

Put olive oil in a large skillet, and turn on to medium heat.

Cook for 5-7 minutes on each side over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm.

To same skillet add spinach, garlic, and sundried tomatoes to skillet and saute over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until garlic is fragrant.

Add chicken broth and stir another 2-3 minutes until spinach is wilted, scrape any brown bits off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon.

Add heavy cream and stir, let simmer another 4-6 minutes, stirring occassionally until liquid is reduced and creamy.

Add chicken into skillet, and cook until sauce is reduced to desired thickness.

Taste, and season with salt and fresh cracked pepper to preference.

Serve