Description
Indulge in this rich and flavorful Creamy Tuscan Chicken, a delightful combination of tender chicken breasts smothered in a creamy Parmesan sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. This easy stovetop recipe is perfect for a satisfying dinner any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Additional:
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (in oil), drained and sliced
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach, chopped
- fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Rub chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Sear the chicken: Cook chicken in olive oil until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside.
- Make the sauce: Sauté garlic, add cream, broth, Parmesan, and seasoning. Simmer until thickened.
- Add tomatoes and spinach: Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and spinach until wilted.
- Finish the dish: Return chicken to skillet, pour sauce over, and simmer to heat through. Garnish with basil.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- This dish pairs well with pasta, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
