Description
A rich and comforting Tuscan-Style Creamy Chicken recipe featuring tender seared chicken breasts simmered in a luscious sauce made with heavy cream, Parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Italian herbs. Perfect for a flavorful dinner that comes together in under 40 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 (6-ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or a mix of oregano, thyme, basil, rosemary)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Sauce
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup finely chopped yellow onion
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, thinly sliced
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prep the chicken: Season both sides of each chicken breast with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to evenly coat the meat in the flavorful herb and spice mixture.
- Sear the chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear each side for 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the pan onto a plate and set aside to keep warm.
- Cook the onions: In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of oil and the finely chopped onion. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until the onions become soft and translucent, building the base flavor for the sauce.
- Add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes: Stir in the minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant and well combined with the onions.
- Wilt the spinach: Add the baby spinach to the skillet and sauté for about one minute, just until it starts to wilt but retains its vibrant color and nutrients.
- Make the creamy sauce: Pour in the heavy cream and sprinkle the freshly grated Parmesan cheese over the mixture. Stir well to combine and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, allowing it to thicken slightly.
- Finish cooking the chicken: Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the creamy sauce. Simmer together for about 5 minutes until the chicken is heated through and fully cooked, absorbing the flavors of the sauce.
Notes
- This creamy Tuscan chicken recipe is a dinner winner for family meals or entertaining guests.
- Seared chicken breasts develop a beautiful golden crust before simmering in the rich spinach and sun-dried tomato sauce.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and parmesan with nutritional yeast or a vegan cheese alternative.
- Serve the dish over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
- Be sure to watch the accompanying video for visual guidance on each step.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 595 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 896 mg
- Fat: 49 g
- Saturated Fat: 24 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0.01 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 179 mg
