Creamy Tuscan Chicken
A delightful and creamy chicken dish inspired by the flavors of Tuscany, featuring tender chicken breasts in a garlicky cream sauce with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper. Heat a skillet over medium heat with a splash of olive oil. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes per side).
- Remove the chicken once cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F) and set aside. Lower the heat and sauté minced garlic in the same skillet for about 30 seconds.
- Add the heavy cream to the skillet, bring it to a gentle simmer, and stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Stir in spinach and sun-dried tomatoes, cooking until the spinach wilts.
- Slice the chicken breasts into strips and return them to the skillet to warm through, adjusting seasoning as necessary.
- Plate the creamy Tuscan chicken onto plates, drizzling with the creamy sauce, and garnish with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
Serve with rice, garlic bread, or steamed veggies for a complete meal. This dish can be modified with spicy, herbal, or zoodle variations for added flair.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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