Description
Spring Creamy Tuscan Chicken is a delightful dish that captures the essence of Italian cuisine in every bite. This creamy, savory recipe features tender chicken breasts enveloped in a rich sauce made with sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this vibrant dish will impress your family and friends alike, making it a staple in your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients to streamline the cooking process.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add seasoned chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on both sides (6-7 minutes per side).
- Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside. Sauté minced garlic in the same skillet until fragrant (about 1 minute), then add fresh spinach and cook until wilted (approximately 2 minutes).
- Lower the heat and pour in heavy cream, stirring while scraping any browned bits from the pan for added flavor.
- Incorporate sun-dried tomatoes and Italian seasoning into the creamy mixture; allow to simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and simmer for an additional few minutes to meld flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 140mg