Description
Creamy Tuscan Chicken is a delightful Italian-inspired dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a rich, velvety cream sauce. Infused with sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, and fragrant garlic, this recipe delivers a burst of flavor in every bite. In just under 30 minutes, you can create this restaurant-quality meal right in your kitchen, perfect for both busy weeknights and special occasions. Serve it over pasta or alongside crusty bread to soak up the luxurious sauce, making it a crowd-pleaser at any dinner table.
Ingredients
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by chopping garlic and sun-dried tomatoes while washing the spinach.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; cook for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic; sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add sun-dried tomatoes and chicken broth, scraping up browned bits from the pan.
- Stir in heavy cream and fresh spinach; cook until spinach wilts (around 2 minutes).
- Return the chicken to the skillet; let everything simmer together for an additional five minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: For a lighter version, replace heavy cream with Greek yogurt or reduced-fat cream. Feel free to add other vegetables like mushrooms or bell peppers for added flavor. Serve with pasta, rice, or crusty bread for a complete meal.