Description
Creamy Tuscan Chicken is a delightful dish that melds succulent chicken breasts with a rich, velvety sauce made from sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach. Infused with garlic and Parmesan cheese, this recipe transforms everyday dinners into a culinary celebration. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, it pairs beautifully with pasta or crusty bread, guaranteeing smiles all around. With just 30 minutes of cooking time, you’ll have a restaurant-quality meal ready to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add chicken broth and bring to a light simmer. Reduce heat; stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Add spinach to the sauce; cook until wilted (about 2 minutes).
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, coating it in the sauce. Simmer for an additional few minutes.
- Serve on plates or a platter, drizzling remaining sauce over the top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (about 200g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 44g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 150mg