Creamy Tuscan Chicken
Ingredients
**Chicken:**
- 2 chicken breasts halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
**Tuscan Sauce:**
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons softened cream cheese
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup grated parmesan
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- Handful of chopped spinach
Instructions
**Cook the Chicken:**
- In a bowl, mix the chicken with olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, garlic powder, oregano, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to marinate evenly.
- Heat a skillet or pan over medium-high heat with oil.
- Add the marinated chicken to the pan and cook until golden brown on each side, about 3 minutes per side. Reduce heat to low and cook until the chicken reaches 165°F. Remove from the pan.
**Make the Tuscan Sauce:**
- In the same pan over medium heat, add lemon juice and butter. Scrape the bottom of the pan and add garlic and tomatoes. If desired, add onions too. Sauté for a minute or two.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Whisk and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add cream cheese and parmesan, whisk until the sauce thickens. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Stir in basil, parsley, and spinach.
- Add the chicken back into the sauce and serve!