Creamy Tuscan Chicken Bites
Tender chicken bites cooked in a rich, creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, Parmesan, and a hint of garlic! Perfect over noodles, rice, or pasta for a comforting weeknight dinner that feels fancy enough for company!
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 690kcal
Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Sauce
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- ½ cup (about 8 whole) dry-packed sun-dried tomatoes, soaked in hot water, chopped
- ½ cup (4 ounces / 126 g) chicken broth
- 1 cup (238 g) heavy whipping cream
- ¾ cup (75 g) Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 cup (30 g) fresh spinach
- Fresh basil, or parsley, chopped for garnish
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Pat chicken pieces dry with paper towels. Season evenly with onion powder, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add chicken in a single layer. (Depending on the size of your skillet, you may need to cook in batches.) Cook undisturbed for 2 to 3 minutes, until the bottom is golden brown. Flip and cook another 2 to 3 minutes, until the chicken is just cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F. Transfer to a plate and tent loosely with foil.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add butter to the same skillet. Once melted, stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the drained sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let simmer for 2 minutes.
- Stir in heavy whipping cream and red pepper flakes. Bring to a gentle simmer (do not boil) and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until slightly thickened.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add spinach and cook until just wilted, about 1 minute.
- Return chicken and any accumulated juices to the skillet. Stir gently to coat in the sauce. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until heated through and the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley. Serve warm on its own or spooned over cooked egg noodles, rice, or pasta. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition
Serving: 1portion | Calories: 690kcal