Creamy Tuscan Chicken

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And…last but not least…the final recipe I will be sharing with you as an entrée option for your romantic Valentine’s Day dinner at home…my Creamy Tuscan Chicken. This dish features tender, boneless, skinless, chicken breasts, smothered in a rich, garlic, wine sauce with a slight tang from the delicious sun-dried tomatoes ribboned throughout! Each bite packs an explosion of flavor resembling that of a gourmet meal at an expensive restaurant, but it is super easy to whip up and get on the table! It is also extremely versatile, as it can be served on top of, or alongside, your choice of starch (or for a Keto version…cauliflower rice or spaghetti squash). Plus, the leftovers will heat up beautifully to be enjoyed in the days following your date night at home!

To make this dish, you will need boneless skinless chicken breasts, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, Himalayan pink salt, black pepper, butter, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, dry white wine (I use Sauvignon Blanc, but you can use your favorite), baby spinach, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese.

Begin by seasoning your chicken breasts generously on both sides with your Italian seasoning, garlic powder, Himalayan pink salt, and freshly ground black pepper, and set them aside.

Next, in a large cast iron skillet, over medium-high heat, melt your butter. Add in your extra virgin olive oil, and pan fry your chicken for 3-4 minutes on both sides. Remove your chicken from your skillet to a separate platter to rest while you prepare your sauce.

To make your sauce, reduce your heat to medium and add your minced garlic to your skillet. Sauté until it becomes fragrant; about 1 minute. Next, add in your sun-dried tomatoes. Deglaze your pan with your white wine, making sure all of the brown bits stuck to the bottom of your pan get thoroughly incorporated into your mixture. Add in your spinach and sauté until it is completely wilted. Pour in your heavy cream and sprinkle in your Parmesan cheese. Then, turn your heat up to medium-high and bring your sauce to a soft boil to reduce it slightly.

As soon as your sauce is boiling, transfer your chicken breasts back into your skillet, submerging them completely into your sauce. Cover your skillet and simmer your chicken in your sauce for about 5-10 minutes or until it is cooked through and the juices run clear.

Serve your Creamy Tuscan Chicken on top of or alongside some Jasmine rice, pasta, or whipped potatoes. For a Keto version, serve on top of or alongside some cauliflower rice or spaghetti squash.