Creamy Tuscan Chicken

Simplified version for my use, here is the source.

Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 1 tbsp olive or avocado oil
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 3 tbsp butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 3 cups baby spinach
• ½ cup heavy cream
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Lemon wedges (optional, for serving)

Cooking Steps

1. Cook the chicken

   • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
   • Season chicken with salt, pepper, and oregano.
   • Cook chicken 7–8 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked.
   • Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.

2. Prepare the sauce base

   • In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
   • Add garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.

3. Add vegetables

   • Add cherry tomatoes, season lightly with salt and pepper.
   • Cook until tomatoes soften and begin to burst.
   • Add spinach and cook until wilted.

4. Make it creamy

   • Pour in heavy cream and add Parmesan cheese.
   • Stir and simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

5. Combine and finish

   • Return chicken to the skillet.
   • Spoon sauce over chicken and simmer 5 minutes until heated through.

6. Serve

   • Serve hot, with lemon wedges if desired.

Tip: Great with pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.