Description
Creamy Tuscan Chicken is a rich and flavorful dish featuring seared chicken breasts simmered in a luscious sauce made with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, baby spinach, heavy cream, and parmesan cheese. This recipe offers an easy stovetop method to create an indulgent Italian-inspired meal perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 (6-ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or a mix of oregano, thyme, basil, and rosemary)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Sauce and Vegetables
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, thinly sliced
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prep the chicken: Season both sides of each chicken breast with Italian seasoning, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper to ensure the meat is flavorful.
- Sear the chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until they are golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
- Cook the onions: In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the finely chopped yellow onion. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until the onions soften and become translucent.
- Add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes: Stir in the minced garlic and sliced sun-dried tomatoes, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant and well combined.
- Add spinach: Add the baby spinach to the skillet and sauté for about one minute until it just begins to wilt.
- Add cream and parmesan: Pour in the heavy cream and sprinkle the freshly grated parmesan cheese into the skillet. Stir the mixture together and bring to a gentle simmer to thicken the sauce slightly.
- Simmer with chicken: Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the creamy sauce. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until the chicken is fully heated through and the sauce has thickened to your liking.
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and parmesan with a dairy-free cheese alternative.
- Ensure the chicken breasts are pounded to an even thickness for uniform cooking.
- The sun-dried tomatoes add a tangy sweetness, so choose oil-packed for more flavor or dry-packed but rehydrated for less oil content.
- Serve with pasta, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious creamy Tuscan sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
