Description
Creamy Tuscan Chicken is a delightful Italian-inspired dish that transforms any dinner into an extraordinary feast. In just 30 minutes, you’ll enjoy tender chicken breasts enveloped in a luxurious creamy sauce infused with the sweet tang of sun-dried tomatoes and the freshness of spinach. This recipe not only tantalizes your taste buds but also fills your kitchen with irresistible aromas. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, Creamy Tuscan Chicken pairs beautifully with pasta, rice, or crusty bread, making it a versatile addition to your culinary repertoire. Get ready to impress family and friends with this comforting yet elegant dish that promises to become a new favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil)
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Olive oil, salt, and pepper
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; add olive oil.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Remove chicken; sauté minced garlic in the same skillet for about one minute until fragrant.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes and spinach; pour in heavy cream while stirring. Simmer for two minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted; season as needed.
- Return chicken to the skillet, coating it thoroughly in the sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 155mg