Creamy Tuscan Chicken
Creamy Tuscan chicken is a delightful dish that combines succulent chicken with a luscious sauce featuring sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and fresh spinach. This recipe is perfect for both cozy weeknights and impressing guests at dinner parties. With its rich flavors and stunning presentation, this creamy Tuscan chicken will have everyone returning for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and sear the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer, then whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Stir in fresh spinach and Italian seasoning until the spinach wilts (about 2 minutes).
- Return the seared chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over it, and let simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (170g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 120mg