Creamy Tuscan Chicken
Indulge in a dish that brings together tender chicken, a rich creamy sauce, and vibrant ingredients. Creamy Tuscan chicken features sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and fresh spinach enveloped in a luscious heavy cream sauce topped with Parmesan cheese. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests at your next gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing/Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet; add minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes to the same pan, sauté for about 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream while stirring, then add grated Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Add baby spinach until wilted (about 1 minute), then return the chicken to the skillet to coat in the sauce.
- Serve immediately with pasta or crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (about 6 oz)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 39g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 47g
- Cholesterol: 160mg