Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Tuscan Chicken recipe, featuring tender chicken breasts smothered in a creamy Parmesan sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. A comforting and satisfying dish that’s perfect for a family dinner or special gathering.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Sauce:
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Garnish:
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Season Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
- Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through; remove and set aside.
- Make Sauce: In the same skillet, add butter and garlic, sauté until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to deglaze. Add Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning, simmer until slightly thickened.
- Add Vegetables: Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and spinach until wilted.
- Combine: Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over the top, and simmer briefly to heat through.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- Serve over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes to soak up the sauce.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Enhance the flavor with a splash of white wine.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg
