Description
Indulge in a succulent, restaurant-style Garlic Tuscan Chicken featuring pan-seared chicken breasts smothered in a rich, velvety parmesan cream sauce. Bursting with flavor from sun-dried tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and fresh baby spinach, this elegant dish is the perfect weeknight staple. It comes together in under 40 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a sophisticated homemade dinner that pairs beautifully with fresh fettuccine or crusty bread.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs chicken breast, thinly sliced
5 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, oil-packed and drained
3 cups baby spinach, fresh
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1/4 cup chicken broth, low sodium
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Season chicken breasts generously with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear chicken breasts for five minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through; remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, sauté the minced garlic for one minute until fragrant.
Pour in chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up all flavorful brown bits.
Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and heavy cream, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Whisk in the grated parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
Add the baby spinach to the sauce and cook until wilted.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, coating it thoroughly with the sauce, and serve warm.
Notes
Use freshly grated parmesan for the smoothest sauce consistency. The chicken can be served over fresh fettuccine, mashed potatoes, or alongside roasted seasonal vegetables. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Baking
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast with sauce
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 145mg