Description
Creamy Tuscan Chicken with Spinach & Parmesan is a rich and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breasts in a creamy sauce with spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, then stir in Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add spinach and sun-dried tomatoes, stirring until spinach wilts.
- Return chicken to the skillet and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Cover and let simmer for 2-3 minutes until cheese melts.
- Serve hot with pasta or crusty bread.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Substitute half-and-half for heavy cream if you prefer a lighter sauce.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: Creamy Tuscan Chicken, Spinach Parmesan Chicken, Italian Chicken Recipe