Description
Creamy Tuscan Chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken breasts in a luscious, creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this recipe takes just 30 minutes to prepare, delivering rich flavors and warmth that will impress your family and friends. Serve it over pasta or with crusty bread for a satisfying meal that feels elegant yet simple.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Sear in the skillet for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F/75°C). Remove from skillet and let rest.
- In the same skillet, add more olive oil if needed. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add sun-dried tomatoes and spinach; stir until spinach wilts.
- Pour in heavy cream, mix in Italian seasoning and Parmesan cheese. Stir until combined.
- Return chicken to the skillet, letting it simmer in the sauce for about 5 minutes on low heat.
- Serve over pasta or with crusty bread, drizzled with extra sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 150mg