Creamy Tuscan Chicken
Creamy Tuscan Chicken is a rich and flavorful skillet dish featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a creamy garlic sun-dried tomato sauce with spinach and Parmesan, perfect for an easy Italian-inspired dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken breasts and cook until golden and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes each side. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes and grated Parmesan cheese; stir until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Return chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon sauce over them.
- Simmer for 3-4 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve hot.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or use Greek yogurt. Serve over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.