Description
Creamy Tuscan Chicken is a rich and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breasts in a garlic-infused parmesan cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. It’s quick, comforting, and perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 6-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 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
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and sauté the chopped onion for 2–3 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the baby spinach and cook until wilted, about 1 minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and sprinkle in the parmesan cheese. Stir and let the sauce simmer until slightly thickened.
- Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for an additional 5 minutes, ensuring the chicken is cooked through and coated in the sauce.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Swap heavy cream with half-and-half or coconut cream for a lighter or dairy-free version.
- Try adding mushrooms, artichokes, or fresh herbs for variation.
- Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: Creamy Tuscan Chicken, Tuscan garlic chicken, Italian chicken recipe, chicken with cream sauce, one-skillet dinner