Description
Spring Creamy Tuscan Chicken is a delightful dish that brings the essence of Italy to your table. This creamy, savory chicken recipe is enriched with fresh spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese, making it a perfect choice for family dinners or special gatherings. Quick and easy to prepare, this meal allows you to savor every moment with your loved ones while enjoying vibrant flavors and stunning presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Finely chop garlic and slice sun-dried tomatoes. Wash and dry spinach.
- Sear chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts and cook until golden brown, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove from skillet.
- Create sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant. Add heavy cream and stir well.
- Add spinach and tomatoes: Gradually mix in spinach and sun-dried tomatoes until wilted. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Combine: Return chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over each breast. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Serve: Plate with pasta or crusty bread, garnishing with extra Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 145mg