Tuscan Chicken
Tuscan Chicken is a delightful dish that brings the rich flavors of Italy right to your kitchen. This creamy recipe features tender chicken breasts seared to golden perfection, enveloped in a luscious sauce made from sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, and aromatic garlic. Perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions, this vibrant meal bursts with flavor and elegance, all while being incredibly simple to prepareready in just under 30 minutes! With its colorful presentation and decadent taste, Tuscan Chicken is sure to impress your family and friends while transporting them straight to Tuscany with every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat dry the chicken breasts and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sear the chicken for about 6 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, saut minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for one minute until fragrant; add fresh spinach until wilted.
- Pour in heavy cream, stir well, and let simmer for about three minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it with sauce. Let simmer for another two minutes.
- Serve hot, drizzled with sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 150mg