Creamy Tuscan Chicken
Indulge in the rich flavors of creamy Tuscan chicken—a comforting dish featuring tender chicken breasts enveloped in a luscious, garlic-infused cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this easy-to-make recipe will have your family and friends asking for seconds. Serve it over pasta or rice, and enjoy a delightful culinary experience that feels like a warm hug.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp dried Italian herbs (oregano and thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping sun-dried tomatoes and mincing garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil until shimmering. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook for about 6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring until combined and bubbling gently. Add dried herbs.
- Stir in fresh spinach until wilted, then mix in grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Return the chicken to the skillet to soak up the creamy sauce for an additional few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 150mg