Spring Creamy Tuscan Chicken
Spring Creamy Tuscan Chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken with a rich, creamy sauce infused with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach. Perfect for spring gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, this recipe is both comforting and elegant. Serve it over pasta or with crusty bread for a meal that truly impresses.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil, chopped
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry, then season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté chicken until golden brown on both sides (5-7 minutes per side). Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and heat through before adding heavy cream.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, add spinach until wilted, then stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Return chicken to the skillet and simmer for an additional 5 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve over pasta or rice, garnished with extra Parmesan or fresh herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute spinach with kale for extra nutrition. For a lighter version, you can replace heavy cream with coconut milk. Adding fresh herbs like basil can enhance the flavor profile.