Description
Creamy Tuscan Chicken is a delectable dish that brings the flavors of Italy right to your table. Juicy chicken breasts are enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce made with sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, and aromatic garlic. This recipe is perfect for family dinners or impressing guests, serving beautifully over pasta, rice, or alongside a crisp salad. Enjoy this comforting meal any night of the week!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Sear chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about one minute; then add sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, cooking until spinach wilts.
- Pour in heavy cream, stirring continuously to combine. Add Italian seasoning and Parmesan cheese, mixing until melted into the sauce.
- Return chicken to the skillet, allowing it to soak up the sauce for about two minutes on low heat.
- Serve immediately, drizzling extra sauce over the top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 160mg