Description
Creamy Tuscan Chicken features tender pan-seared chicken breasts simmered in a rich garlic cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan until melted and smooth.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes and spinach; cook until spinach wilts.
- Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over the top. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
- Serve with pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Notes
- Pound chicken breasts to even thickness for faster, even cooking.
- Use jarred sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil for best flavor.
- Add crushed red pepper flakes for heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 170mg