Description
Creamy Tuscan Chicken is a luscious dish that brings the taste of Italy straight to your dinner table. Featuring tender chicken breasts simmered in a velvety garlic cream sauce, this recipe combines sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach for an irresistible flavor profile. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, it’s quick to prepare and offers a delightful balance of creamy richness and vibrant ingredients. Whether served over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread, Creamy Tuscan Chicken is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Olive oil, salt, and pepper
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown; remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 30 seconds, then add sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese; bring to a simmer before adding spinach until wilted (about 2 minutes).
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over it, and heat through for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve garnished with fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg