Description
Creamy Tuscan Chicken with Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomatoes delights your taste buds with its rich flavors and creamy texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts (about 1 pound), sliced in half horizontally
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (oil-packed for best flavor)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Add the spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning to the skillet. Stir until the spinach wilts and the sauce thickens slightly, about 3-4 minutes.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
- Garnish with fresh basil if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half of the heavy cream with low-fat milk or a dairy-free alternative.
- Add cooked pasta or rice to the skillet for a heartier meal, mixing it into the sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg