Description
Tuscan chicken is a comforting Italian dish that features tender chicken breasts in a rich, creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach. This easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, promising to impress your family and friends with its vibrant flavors and beautiful presentation. Serve it over pasta or alongside crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Sear the chicken for about 6 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and spinach until wilted.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth; bring to a gentle simmer. Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
- Return seared chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over it, and let simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra sauce and Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 140mg