Year after year, this creamy Tuscan chicken is at the top of the list of our most-beloved recipes (and it isn’t hard to see why). This
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chicken dinner comes together in under an hour with minimal effort, but tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen. The sauce is simple but flavorful and creamy—there’s a reason why we’ve added it to countless recipes. Serve it when you’re looking for an extra special weeknight dinner, or date night star. Here’s everything you need to know:
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp.extra-virgin olive oil
- 4boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp.dried oregano
- 3 tbsp.butter
- 3cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 c.cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 c.baby spinach
- 1/2 c.heavy cream
- 1/4 c.freshly grated Parmesan
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Directions
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- Step 1
In a skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add chicken and season with salt, pepper, and oregano. Cook until golden and no longer pink, 8 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Step 2In the same skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add cherry tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Cook until tomatoes are beginning to burst then add spinach and cook until spinach is beginning to wilt.
- Step 3Stir in heavy cream and parmesan and bring mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer until sauce is slightly reduced, about 3 minutes. Return chicken to skillet and cook until heated through, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Step 4Serve with lemon wedges.
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