Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken

A creamy and comforting chicken dinner that cooks in one skillet.

Yield: 4 servings   |   Prep Time: 10 mins   |   Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

CHICKEN MARINATE
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced horizontally
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp paprika
Salt & pepper, to taste
2 tbsp olive oil

CREAMY GARLIC SAUCE
2 tbsp butter or olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
4-6 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups baby spinach (200gm, 7oz)
½ lb mushrooms, sliced
½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp paprika
2 tsp dry parsley
Salt & pepper, to taste
2 tsp tomato paste
¼ cup sun dried tomatoes, sliced
2 cups heavy cream
¼-½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

• Mix all ingredients for the chicken and marinate.
• Cook 2 pieces at a time of the chicken breasts in an air fryer at 390°F for 7-10 minutes (until internal temperature reaches 165°F degrees). Bake in an oven or fry in a pan if you do not have an air fryer.
• In a pan over medium heat add butter/oil and saute onions until translucent. Add the mushrooms and cook until tender, then stir in garlic and cook until fragrant. Add sun dried tomato, tomato paste and the spices.
• Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese and bring mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer until the sauce is slightly reduced.
• Add the spinach and let simmer for about 5 to 7 minutes covered (or until the spinach is wilted).
• Return chicken to skillet and cook until heated through (about 5 to 7 minutes).
• Garnish with parsley and serve immediately with your favorite side dishes.

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