Creamy Tuscan Chicken
Creamy Tuscan Chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a rich, velvety sauce infused with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil. This quick and easy recipe brings vibrant flavors to your table, making it perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in. Serve it over pasta or rice to soak up every delicious drop of the creamy sauce, and prepare for compliments from everyone at your table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by finely chopping the sun-dried tomatoes and mincing the garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper before adding them to the pan. Cook until golden brown on both sides.
- Add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet after flipping the chicken. Cook until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and add grated Parmesan cheese once the chicken is cooked through. Stir continuously until well combined.
- Add fresh spinach and torn basil leaves into the skillet, cooking until spinach wilts down.
- Serve creamy Tuscan chicken over pasta or rice, garnished with additional Parmesan or fresh basil if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approx. 280g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 150mg