Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Tuscany with this creamy Tuscan Chicken recipe. Juicy chicken breasts are seared to perfection and simmered in a luscious sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan cheese. This easy weeknight dinner is a true crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish:
- Fresh basil, for garnish
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.
- Make the sauce: Sauté garlic, add tomatoes, cream, broth, seasonings, and cheese. Simmer until thickened.
- Finish the dish: Add spinach, return chicken to skillet, simmer briefly. Garnish with basil and serve.
Notes
- Serve with pasta, rice, or bread to enjoy the creamy sauce.
- Substitute chicken thighs for a different taste.
- For a lighter option, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 710 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 41 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
