30-Minute Tuscan Chicken with Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
30-Minute Tuscan Chicken with Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomatoes is a quick and flavorful dish that beautifully combines tender chicken breasts with creamy sauce, fresh spinach, and tangy sun-dried tomatoes. This one-pan recipe not only delights your taste buds but also makes weeknight dinners effortless. Perfect for family meals or impressing guests, it offers a burst of Italian flavor that’s ready in just half an hour.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil), chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping garlic and sun-dried tomatoes.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Sear for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove chicken from the skillet. In the same pan, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
- Pour in heavy cream, stirring well. Allow it to simmer for about 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in fresh spinach until wilted, then mix in grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it in the sauce. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
Keywords: - Substitute kale for spinach or add extras like feta cheese or olives for more flavor. - This dish pairs wonderfully with pasta or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.