Creamy Tuscan Chicken: Delight Your Taste Buds Today!
Creamy Tuscan Chicken is a rich and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Italian herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet.
- Cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Italian seasoning, then add the spinach.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Serve with pasta or rice for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg