Description
Creamy Tuscan Chicken is a delicious and hearty dinner featuring seared boneless chicken breasts simmered in a rich and creamy sauce made with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, garlic, and parmesan cheese. This dish combines Italian seasoning and fresh ingredients to create a flavorful, comforting meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 (6-ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Sauce
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- ¼ cup finely chopped yellow onion
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (thinly sliced)
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prep the chicken: Season both sides of each chicken breast with Italian seasoning, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper to ensure the meat is flavorful before cooking.
- Sear the chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and sear for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until they develop a golden-brown crust. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
- Cook the onions: In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the finely chopped yellow onion. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until the onions have softened and become translucent.
- Add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes: Add the minced garlic and thinly sliced sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, making sure not to burn the garlic.
- Add the spinach: Add the baby spinach leaves to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until they start to wilt but still retain some texture.
- Add cream and parmesan: Pour the heavy cream into the skillet and stir in the freshly grated parmesan cheese. Mix well and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
- Finish cooking: Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the creamy sauce. Let everything simmer together for about 5 minutes, or until the chicken is heated through and cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F.
Notes
- This creamy Tuscan chicken is perfect as a comforting dinner that pairs well with pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and parmesan with nutritional yeast.
- Make sure not to overcook the chicken during searing to keep it juicy and tender.
- Sun-dried tomatoes add intense flavor; use the oil-packed variety for extra richness if desired.
- Fresh spinach is best for this recipe, but you can substitute with frozen spinach if necessary; just squeeze out excess moisture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 595 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 896 mg
- Fat: 49 g
- Saturated Fat: 24 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0.01 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 179 mg
