Description
Spring Creamy Tuscan Chicken is a delightful dish that captures the essence of spring with its vibrant flavors and creamy texture. This easy-to-make recipe combines tender chicken breasts with sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, and a rich garlic-infused cream sauce. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy dinner at home, this dish guarantees smiles all around. Serve it over pasta or with crusty bread to soak up every last drop of that irresistible sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sear chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add sun-dried tomatoes and stir briefly.
- Pour in heavy cream and Italian seasoning, stirring well to combine. Let simmer gently.
- Add fresh spinach; stir until wilted (about 2 minutes). Mix in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Return the seared chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over each piece, and simmer for another 5 minutes for flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 270g)
- Calories: 573
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 605mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 51g
- Cholesterol: 172mg