tuscan chicken
This Tuscan Chicken recipe features succulent chicken breasts cooked in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce with spinach and herbs, bringing the vibrant flavors of Italian cuisine to your table. Perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet
- 1 wooden spoon or spatula
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 cutting board
- 4 serving plates
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 1.5 pounds total
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Pour in the heavy cream, and add the Italian seasoning. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, allowing it to simmer in the sauce for 5 minutes.
- Add the fresh spinach and grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until the spinach wilts and the cheese melts, creating a rich and creamy sauce.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve the Tuscan Chicken hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
Notes
For a lighter version, you can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a lower-fat alternative.
Serve with pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the creamy sauce.
You can add more vegetables such as mushrooms or bell peppers for extra flavor and nutrition.