Creamy Tuscan Chicken
Creamy Tuscan Chicken is a delightful dish that transports you to Italy with its rich flavors and comforting textures. Tender chicken breasts simmer in a luscious sauce made from heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, and aromatic basil. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, offering a heartwarming experience that brings everyone to the table. Serve it with pasta or crusty bread to soak up the irresistible sauce, and enjoy the smiles around your dinner table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and sear for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes; cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in grated Parmesan until melted.
- Add spinach and basil; cook until spinach wilts (about 2-3 minutes).
- Return the seared chicken to the skillet, simmering everything together for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot alongside pasta or crusty bread, garnished with extra basil if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (200g)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg