Creamy Tuscan Chicken
Creamy Tuscan Chicken is a comforting dish featuring tender chicken breasts in a rich, creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing and simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3–4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- ½ cup diced onions
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 4 cups baby spinach
- ½ cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Sear chicken in the skillet for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add diced onions and minced garlic; sauté for about two minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream while stirring continuously. Add grated parmesan cheese and dried herbs. Simmer for about five minutes until thickened.
- Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes and baby spinach; cook until spinach wilts down (about two minutes).
- Return seared chicken to the pan, ensuring it's well-coated in the sauce. Allow to cook on low heat for an additional two minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (225g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider incorporating red pepper flakes or mushrooms into the sauce. - Serve over pasta or rice to maximize enjoyment of the creamy sauce. - Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.