Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Creamy Tuscan Chicken, a decadent one-pan dinner featuring tender chicken smothered in a luscious cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for a cozy Italian-American meal that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Chopped fresh basil (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Season and Sear the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Sear in olive oil until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic, cherry tomatoes, and sun-dried tomatoes. Deglaze with broth, then add cream, Parmesan, and seasoning. Simmer until thickened.
- Finish the Dish: Add spinach, return chicken to the skillet, and spoon sauce over. Simmer briefly. Garnish with basil and serve hot.
Notes
- Serve over pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice to enjoy the creamy sauce fully.
- For a lighter option, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
