Description
Creamy Tuscan Chicken is a rich and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breasts simmered in a luscious sauce made with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. This quick and easy skillet recipe delivers restaurant-quality taste in just 20 minutes, perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Sauce
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts evenly on both sides with salt and pepper to enhance their flavor before cooking.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until they turn golden brown and are cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Cook Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. Sauté them until the spinach wilts and the tomatoes are heated through, stirring occasionally.
- Make the Sauce: Pour in the heavy cream and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese along with the Italian seasoning. Allow the mixture to simmer gently for a few minutes until the sauce thickens and blends well.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the creamy sauce over them. Let the chicken simmer in the sauce for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through and absorb the flavors.
- Serve: Serve the creamy Tuscan chicken hot, ideally accompanied by pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
Notes
- Use fresh spinach for the best texture and flavor, but frozen spinach can be substituted if needed; just be sure to drain excess water.
- Sun-dried tomatoes add a robust flavor; opt for those packed in oil for extra richness.
- For a lighter version, you can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a mixture of milk and cream.
- To ensure chicken is fully cooked, use a meat thermometer; the internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
- Serve with sides like garlic bread, pasta, or steamed vegetables to make a complete meal.
