Creamy Tuscan Chicken
A rich and comforting Italian-inspired dish featuring juicy chicken breasts in a creamy sun-dried tomato and spinach sauce, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or elegant dinner parties.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil (or soaked if dry)
- 1 cup heavy cream (full-fat)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach (about 60g)
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or mix of dried basil, oregano, thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat dry chicken breasts and season both sides with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and cook 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F). Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring gently and scraping up browned bits from the pan. Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and sauce is creamy. Add more broth or cream if sauce is too thick.
- Return chicken breasts to the pan, nestling them into the sauce. Spoon sauce over chicken and simmer for 3-4 minutes to meld flavors.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve hot with extra sauce spooned over the chicken.
Notes
If the sauce thickens too much while resting, add a splash of broth or cream to loosen it. For a silkier texture, use an immersion blender to smooth the sauce before adding the chicken. Avoid boiling the sauce to prevent separation. Use room-temperature chicken for even cooking and juicy results. You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or coconut milk for a lighter or dairy-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast wit
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 40
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