Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Tuscany with this Creamy Tuscan Chicken recipe. Juicy chicken breasts cooked to perfection in a creamy, Parmesan-infused sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and aromatic herbs.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Sauce:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Sear the Chicken: Sear chicken in olive oil until golden brown and cooked through; set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: Sauté garlic, add tomatoes, spinach, cream, Parmesan, and seasonings. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over, and simmer briefly. Garnish with basil and serve.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Serve over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
