Creamy Tuscan Chicken
A flavorful dish inspired by Tuscany, featuring chicken breasts, fresh spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and a rich cream sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces Chicken Breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 4 cups Fresh Spinach
- 1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese (grated)
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper. Marinate if desired.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil over medium-high heat and add the chicken. Cook until golden brown, about 5–6 minutes per side.
- Add Garlic: Remove chicken, add minced garlic to skillet and sauté until fragrant.
- Introduce Tomatoes and Spinach: Add sun-dried tomatoes and spinach; cook until spinach wilts.
- Make the Cream Sauce: Pour in heavy cream and simmer, stirring in Parmesan until melted.
- Combine Everything: Return the chicken, spoon sauce over, and cook until heated through.
- Serve: Plate with sauce, spinach, and tomatoes, garnished with Parmesan and pepper.
Notes
Serve with pasta or mashed potatoes to soak up the sauce. Garnish with fresh herbs for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Creamy Tuscan Chicken, Italian Recipe, Chicken Dinner, Quick Meal