Description
Creamy Tuscan Chicken is a comforting Italian dish that combines tender chicken breasts in a rich, luscious sauce filled with sun-drenched tomatoes, fresh spinach, and aromatic garlic. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, delivering a delightful meal that will impress family and friends alike. Serve it over pasta or with crusty bread to soak up every last drop of that creamy goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning blend
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and prepare your workspace.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Cook for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and halved cherry tomatoes. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream, stirring continuously. Add Parmesan cheese and let melt into the sauce (3-5 minutes).
- Stir in fresh spinach until wilted, then return chicken to skillet. Coat well with sauce and simmer for an additional 3-5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 160mg