Description
Creamy Tuscan Chicken is a rich and flavorful main course featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a luscious sauce made with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, spinach, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. This Italian-inspired skillet dish creates a perfect balance of savory and creamy textures, ideal for an elegant yet easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 chicken breasts
- Salt & pepper to taste
Sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Season Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides generously with salt and pepper to enhance the flavor during cooking.
- Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear them until golden brown on each side, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add the minced garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned, which will add aromatic depth to the sauce.
- Create Sauce Base: Pour in the heavy cream, then stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring continuously to meld the flavors and thicken the sauce slightly.
- Add Spinach: Stir in the fresh spinach leaves. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts and incorporates nicely into the creamy sauce.
- Simmer Chicken: Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Serve: Spoon the creamy Tuscan sauce generously over the chicken breasts and serve immediately, pairing well with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
Notes
- Serve with pasta, rice, or crusty bread for a complete meal.
- Substitute half-and-half for a lighter sauce option if preferred.
- For added flavor, sprinkle fresh basil or parsley before serving.
- Ensure chicken is fully cooked by checking internal temperature with a meat thermometer.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
