Description
Creamy Tuscan Chicken is a delightful Italian-inspired dish that brings the rich flavors of sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and fresh spinach together in a luscious cream sauce. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, this recipe features tender chicken breasts simmered to perfection, allowing the creamy sauce to envelop every bite. With vibrant colors and aromatic herbs, it’s not just a meal—it’s an experience. Best of all, this dish comes together in about 30 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights. Pair it with pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up that delicious sauce and elevate your dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Gather ingredients: dice sun-dried tomatoes and mince garlic; chop spinach.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add sun-dried tomatoes and spinach until wilted.
- Stir in heavy cream and chicken broth; mix well. Return chicken to the pan and simmer on low for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve hot alongside pasta or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 471
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 698mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 150mg