Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of Tuscan Chicken, a delightful Italian-inspired dish that features tender chicken breasts smothered in a luscious garlic Parmesan cream sauce. Sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach add depth and color to this quick and easy stovetop recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (drained and chopped)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Chopped fresh basil (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides of the chicken breasts.
- Cook the Chicken: Sear the chicken in olive oil until golden and fully cooked, then set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter, sauté garlic, pour in cream and broth, add Parmesan and seasoning, simmer until thickened.
- Finish the Dish: Stir in tomatoes and spinach, return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over chicken, simmer briefly. Garnish with basil and serve.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with pasta, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 41 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
