Description
Indulge in this restaurant-quality Creamy Tuscan Chicken, a savory one-pan masterpiece. Featuring perfectly pan-seared chicken breasts smothered in a luxurious, garlic-infused cream sauce accented with tangy sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach. This Mediterranean-inspired dish offers a sophisticated flavor profile that is surprisingly easy to whip up, making it the ideal choice for elegant dinners or busy weeknights when you crave something truly special.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs chicken breast, cut into thin cutlets
1.5 cups heavy cream
0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes, oil-packed and chopped
3 cups fresh spinach
0.5 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
4 cloves garlic, minced
0.5 cup chicken broth
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Salt, pepper, and dried oregano to taste
Instructions
Season chicken breasts generously with salt, pepper, and dried oregano on both sides.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
Place chicken into the hot skillet and cook for 5 minutes per side until golden brown.
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate, tenting with foil.
Lower the heat to medium and add minced garlic to the same pan, sautéing for 60 seconds until fragrant.
Stir in the chicken broth and sun-dried tomatoes, scraping the bottom of the pan to release the flavorful brown bits.
Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
Stir in the grated parmesan cheese until the sauce thickens slightly.
Add the spinach and cook until just wilted.
Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it thoroughly with the sauce, and heat through before serving.
Notes
Ensure you use low-sodium chicken broth to control the saltiness of the sauce. Use freshly grated parmesan for a smoother melt. Serve over pasta, mashed potatoes, or with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Baking
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast with sauce
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 140mg