Creamy Tuscan Chicken
Creamy Tuscan Chicken is an irresistible dish that combines succulent chicken breasts with a velvety sauce featuring garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this comforting recipe brings the flavors of Italy right to your dinner table. Serve it over pasta or with crusty bread to soak up the creamy goodness, and enjoy a delightful culinary experience at home!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed)
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by chopping garlic, slicing sun-dried tomatoes, and washing spinach.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sear for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from pan.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add sun-dried tomatoes and stir.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth; stir continuously until combined. Add Parmesan cheese and let melt into the sauce.
- Mix in fresh spinach until wilted, then return chicken to the skillet to soak in flavors.
- Plate the chicken with sauce drizzled on top and serve with pasta or bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 150mg