Tuscan Chicken
Tonight, opt for a warm and hearty dinner that requires little time spent in the kitchen. Made with chicken served in a creamy, gently simmered sauce composed of sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, baby spinach, cream and Parmesan, it’s sure to please the whole family. A weekday dish with a delicious Italian touch!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb (675 g) boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 4 small breasts)
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
- 3 tbsp oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, julienned
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 6 cups (140 g) baby spinach
- ¾ cup (180 ml) 15% cooking cream or 35% cream
- ½ cup (35 g) fresh Parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for serving
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- ½ lb (225 g) small pasta shells or other small pasta
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- In a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, brown the chicken in the oil for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Flip the chicken over and continue to cook for 3 minutes. Set aside on a plate.
- In the same skillet, soften the sun-dried tomatoes and garlic in the chicken cooking fat. Add the spinach and cook until wilted.
- Add the cream, Parmesan, oregano and red pepper flakes. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Return the chicken to the skillet with any cooking juices accumulated in the plate. Cover and simmer for 7 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened. Adjust the seasoning.
- Meanwhile, in a pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta until al dente. Set aside ½ cup (125 ml) of the cooking water. Drain the pasta.
- Add the pasta to the sauce around the chicken. Mix well. Add the reserved pasta cooking water to thin out the sauce as needed.
- On a work surface, slice the chicken breasts, if desired. Divide the pasta and chicken among four shallow bowls. Sprinkle with more Parmesan. Serve with lemon wedges.
Tonight, opt for a warm and hearty dinner that requires little time spent in the kitchen. Made with chicken served in a creamy, gently simmered sauce composed of sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, baby spinach, cream and Parmesan, it’s sure to please the whole family. A weekday dish with a delicious Italian touch!