Description
Creamy Tuscan Chicken features tender seared chicken breasts simmered in a rich and luscious sauce made with heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, garlic, and parmesan cheese. This flavorful and comforting dish makes for a perfect dinner, combining Italian seasoning and fresh ingredients for an indulgent yet easy-to-make meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 (6-ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Sauce and Vegetables
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- ¼ cup finely chopped yellow onion
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (thinly sliced)
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prep the chicken: Season both sides of each chicken breast with Italian seasoning, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper to ensure flavorful meat.
- Sear the chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside on a plate.
- Cook the onions: In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the finely chopped yellow onion. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until the onions are softened and translucent.
- Add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes: Stir in the minced garlic and thinly sliced sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add spinach: Add the baby spinach to the skillet and cook for about one minute or until it starts to wilt.
- Create the sauce: Pour in the heavy cream and sprinkle freshly grated parmesan cheese. Stir everything together and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Simmer the chicken: Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet with the sauce and simmer for about 5 minutes until the chicken is heated through and the sauce thickens slightly.
Notes
- This recipe can be made dairy-free by substituting heavy cream with coconut cream and parmesan with a vegan cheese alternative.
- Searing the chicken first seals in the juices for tender, flavorful meat.
- Use fresh baby spinach or frozen spinach that is well-drained for best results.
- Sun-dried tomatoes add a tangy sweetness; packed in oil versions provide more flavor but reduce added olive oil accordingly.
- Serve alongside pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the creamy sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 595 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 896 mg
- Fat: 49 g
- Saturated Fat: 24 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0.01 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 179 mg
