Description
Indulge in the rich and flavorful experience of Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken. This dish features tender chicken breasts enveloped in a luscious creamy sauce infused with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach. Perfect for cozy nights or entertaining guests, it transforms simple ingredients into a culinary masterpiece that will transport you straight to Italy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 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 on both sides. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Sear the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Pour in heavy cream and stir to combine.
- Add spinach and sun-dried tomatoes; cook until spinach wilts down.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted, then add Italian seasoning and adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coating generously with the sauce. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider adding roasted garlic or substituting kale for spinach. This dish pairs wonderfully with pasta or crusty bread. To lighten the recipe, use low-fat cream or add more vegetables like zucchini.
