Description
Creamy Tuscan Chicken is a rich and flavorful one-skillet meal made with seared chicken breasts, garlic-Parmesan cream sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach. This easy and comforting Italian-inspired dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¾ cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil), drained and chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional)
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 5–7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add chicken broth and scrape up browned bits.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan. Simmer 2–3 minutes to thicken.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes and spinach; cook until wilted.
- Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over, and simmer 2–3 more minutes.
- Optional: Stir in butter for extra richness.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs for a juicier version.
- Add mushrooms or red pepper flakes for flavor variation.
- Serve over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
- For low-carb, pair with cauliflower mash.
- To reheat, warm on the stove with a splash of broth or cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 135mg