Creamy Tuscan Chicken
Creamy Tuscan Chicken is a sumptuous dish that combines tender, seared chicken breasts with a luxurious sauce made from heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, and aromatic garlic. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into an elegant meal perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. Serve it alongside pasta or crusty bread to savor every drop of the delicious sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- ¾ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about a minute until fragrant. Add cherry tomatoes and cook until softened.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth while scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Add spinach and basil; stir until wilted and combined.
- Return chicken to the pan, simmer for an additional five minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve hot with pasta or bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: - For a healthier version, substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt or low-fat cream. - Swap spinach for kale or add red pepper flakes for extra spice. - Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.