Description
Experience a burst of Italian flavors with this Creamy Tuscan Chicken Skillet, featuring tender chicken breasts simmered in a rich garlic cream sauce, complemented by sun-dried tomatoes and vibrant spinach. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this dish is both easy to make and impressive to serve. Enjoy it with pasta, rice, or crusty bread for a complete meal that will leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sear the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes; sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Lower the heat slightly and pour in heavy cream, stirring continuously while scraping any flavorful bits from the pan.
- Once bubbling gently, stir in fresh spinach until wilted and add grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coat it well with the sauce, then serve with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approx. 270g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 150mg