Creamy Tuscan Chicken
A comforting dish featuring tender chicken breasts in a rich creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Dairy-Optional
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it shimmers.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet. Cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté the minced garlic in the same skillet for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. Cook until the spinach wilts and the tomatoes soften.
- Pour in the heavy cream and sprinkle in the Italian seasoning. Allow to cook for 2-3 minutes until it thickens.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and coat each piece in the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Pairs beautifully with rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 41g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 130mg