Description
Indulge in this elegant, restaurant-quality Creamy Tuscan Chicken. This single-pan delight features tender, perfectly seared chicken breasts simmered in a rich and velvety sauce infused with sun-dried tomatoes, fresh baby spinach, and aromatic garlic. It is a luxurious yet quick-to-prepare meal that is perfect for busy weeknights, offering a balanced flavor profile that pairs beautifully with pasta or artisan crusty bread.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced thin
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed, drained)
3 cups fresh baby spinach
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp dried Italian seasoning
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Season chicken breasts generously with salt, pepper, and dried Italian herbs.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside on a clean plate.
Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and reduce heat to low.
Fold in the fresh baby spinach and cook until wilted.
Return the seared chicken to the skillet, coating it thoroughly with the sauce and heating for an additional minute before serving.
Notes
Ensure you drain the sun-dried tomatoes well to keep the sauce texture perfect. For a lighter version, half-and-half can be used, though heavy cream provides the best restaurant-style mouthfeel. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Pan-searing and Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 115mg