Description
Creamy Tuscan chicken is a quick, savory dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a rich sauce made from heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach. This delightful recipe takes just under 30 minutes to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknight dinners while delivering authentic Italian flavors that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (drained)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until cooked through. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then add spinach until wilted.
- Stir in drained sun-dried tomatoes and heavy cream, allowing it to simmer. Add Italian seasoning.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer for a few more minutes to absorb flavors.
- Serve warm, drizzled with the creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 465
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, marinate the chicken in olive oil, garlic, and herbs for at least 30 minutes before cooking. - Feel free to include additional vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for extra nutrition.