Description
Creamy Tuscan Chicken is a flavorful and comforting dinner featuring seared boneless chicken breasts simmered in a rich sauce made with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, heavy cream, and parmesan cheese. This restaurant-style dish is easy to make at home and perfect for a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 (6-ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Sauce
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- ¼ cup finely chopped yellow onion
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (thinly sliced)
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prep the chicken: Season both sides of each chicken breast with Italian seasoning, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper to ensure even flavor.
- Sear the chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and place on a plate; set aside.
- Cook the onions: In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the chopped yellow onion. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until the onion softens and becomes translucent.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes and garlic: Stir in the thinly sliced sun-dried tomatoes and minced garlic. Sauté for another minute until fragrant to build rich flavors.
- Add the spinach: Add the baby spinach to the skillet and sauté for about one minute until just starting to wilt, preserving its vibrant color and nutrients.
- Add heavy cream and parmesan: Pour in the heavy cream and sprinkle the grated parmesan cheese. Stir well to combine and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, allowing the sauce to thicken.
- Simmer the chicken: Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet. Simmer in the creamy sauce for about 5 minutes or until the chicken is heated through and fully cooked, absorbing the delicious sauce flavors.
Notes
- This dish is best served immediately for optimal creaminess and flavor.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and parmesan with a vegan cheese alternative.
- Use sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil for a richer flavor; if using dry sun-dried tomatoes, rehydrate in warm water before slicing.
- Serve with crusty bread, over pasta, or alongside mashed potatoes or rice for a complete meal.
- Ensure the chicken breasts are patted dry before seasoning to get a good sear.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 595 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 896 mg
- Fat: 49 g
- Saturated Fat: 24 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0.01 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 179 mg
