Creamy Tuscan Chicken
Creamy Tuscan Chicken is a delightful dish that combines juicy chicken breasts with sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, and a rich cream sauce. This easy-to-make recipe not only tantalizes your taste buds but also fills your kitchen with mouthwatering aromas. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this dish promises to impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken until golden brown on both sides, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes; sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add fresh spinach and stir until wilted. Pour in heavy cream and sprinkle Italian seasoning over the top; simmer gently until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Return seared chicken to the skillet and cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and fully incorporated. Adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 130mg