Description
Experience restaurant-quality dining at home with this succulent Tuscan chicken. Golden-seared chicken breasts are simmered in a luscious, garlic-infused cream sauce enriched with savory sun-dried tomatoes and fresh, vibrant spinach. This Mediterranean-inspired dish is perfect for an elegant yet simple weeknight dinner, offering a harmonious balance of deep, savory flavors and a velvety texture that feels truly indulgent without the use of alcohol.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness
1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and sliced
3 cups fresh baby spinach, loosely packed
1 cup heavy cream
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup vegetable broth
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Season chicken breasts on both sides with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear chicken for 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked; remove and set aside covered with foil.
Reduce skillet heat to medium and add minced garlic, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour in vegetable broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up all browned bits from the bottom.
Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and heavy cream, bringing to a gentle simmer.
Add the grated Parmesan cheese and whisk until the sauce thickens slightly.
Fold in the fresh spinach and cook until just wilted.
Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the meat to coat thoroughly before serving.
Notes
Ensure the chicken is pounded to an even thickness to guarantee uniform cooking. For extra flavor, you may finish the dish with a sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley or additional red pepper flakes for a subtle heat. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days; reheat gently on the stovetop adding a splash of broth if the sauce has thickened too much.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Baking
- Method: Stovetop Searing and Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 135mg