Chicken tenders Tuscan Style

Juicy, golden seared chicken tenders coated in a easy creamy sauce with tomatoes and spinach.  This chicken tenders Tuscan style is a recipe so good you should put a star on it and save it in your treasured recipe box.

Chicken recipes can have the potential of becoming boring and repetitive, but not this Tuscan flavored chicken dish.

Its  sure to impress large crowds of family and friends, with menial time and effort.

Tips for success when making chicken tenders Tuscan style

One: Be sure the chicken is well seasoned. Chicken can be bland. Seasoning it well and let it marinate while making the sauce allows the flavors to penetrate the eat.

Two: Opt for fresh tomatoes, and high quality olive oil to enhance the Tuscan flavors. Fresh tomatoes, garlic and spinach significantly elevate this chicken recipe.

And three: Don’t overcook the chicken tenders. Cook over medium high heat until golden brown but still juicy. When returned to the pan don’t cook longer than 5 to 7 minutes. Overcooking can make the tenders dry and tough,

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. cleaned chicken tenders
• 1 tablespoon each onion, garlic and paprika powder
• 1 Tablespoon oregano
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 3 Tablespoons butter
• 2 Tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 cup white wine
• 2 cups chopped tomatoes
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 4 cups chopped spinach

Instructions

1. Season the cleaned chicken tenders with the onion, garlic. and paprika powder. salt and pepper to taste
2. In a saute pan over medium high heat sear the chicken on all sides. Remove and set aside
3. In the same pan the butter and garlic saute until soft and translucent.
4. Deglaze the pan with the wine waiting until evaporated before adding the chopped tomatoes.
5. Then add the chicken stock and heavy cream simmer until the sauce thickens, about 15 minutes.
6. Add the spinach and return the chicken to the pan and simmer 5 minutes longer.
7. Finish with chopped Italian parsley and ENJOY!!!!