Description
Homemade creamy tuscan chicken recipe delivers Italian-inspired comfort straight to kitchen tables. Savory chicken nestled in rich parmesan sauce promises a delightful meal you will crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 2 cups spinach (fresh)
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (drained, chopped)
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Warm a spacious skillet to medium-high heat with olive oil, carefully positioning seasoned chicken pieces to achieve a rich golden sear on each surface until they develop a crispy exterior.
- Transfer the beautifully browned chicken to a separate plate, maintaining its preliminary cooking warmth.
- Reduce skillet temperature and gently toast minced garlic for approximately 60 seconds, releasing its aromatic essence without burning.
- Pour chicken broth and heavy cream into the skillet, allowing the liquid to create a smooth, bubbling foundation for the sauce.
- Incorporate Parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and Italian seasoning, stirring consistently to encourage gradual sauce thickening and flavor melding.
- Introduce fresh spinach leaves, gently folding them into the creamy mixture until they delicately wilt and integrate with the sauce.
- Carefully return the previously seared chicken to the skillet, nestling each piece within the luscious sauce.
- Simmer the ensemble for 5 minutes, ensuring chicken reaches complete internal doneness while absorbing the rich, creamy coating.
- Plate immediately, accompanying with complementary side dishes that harmonize with the Tuscan-inspired flavor profile.
Notes
- Try protein alternatives like tofu or white fish for a lighter version of the dish.
- Opt for dairy-free cream and nutritional yeast to create a vegan-friendly sauce that maintains rich flavor.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium chicken broth and controlling salt content during seasoning.
- Enhance meal prep by preparing the sauce and chicken ahead of time, storing separately, and combining just before serving to maintain optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 462 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg