Description
Creamy Tuscan chicken is a quick and delightful dish featuring tender chicken simmered in a rich cream sauce with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach. Perfect for any night!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3–4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
For Seasoning:
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1. Preheat Your Pan: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil until shimmering.
- 2. Sear the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Sear each breast for about five minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- 3. Create the Sauce: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté until fragrant (about one minute). Stir in heavy cream until smooth.
- 4. Incorporate Spinach & Cheese: Add fresh spinach to the sauce and stir until wilted. Mix in grated Parmesan cheese until well combined.
- 5. Combine Everything: Return seared chicken to the skillet, allowing it to simmer in the sauce for about five minutes.
- 6. Serve & Enjoy: Transfer onto plates with extra sauce drizzled on top. Pair with crusty bread or pasta for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 150mg