Description
Creamy Tuscan Chicken features golden-seared chicken breasts simmered in a rich, velvety sauce with parmesan, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and onion. It’s an easy, comforting, Italian-inspired dish perfect for weeknights or entertaining.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tbsp olive oil (or oil from sun-dried tomato jar)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, thinly sliced
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream (or coconut cream for dairy-free)
- 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast for dairy-free)
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
- Add remaining oil to the skillet. Sauté onion for 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir in parmesan. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Return chicken to the skillet. Simmer for 5 minutes until heated through.
- Remove from heat and let sauce thicken slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for a juicier, richer flavor.
- Replace cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- Add mushrooms, zucchini, or bell peppers for more vegetables.
- A splash of white wine in the sauce adds extra depth.
- Reheat gently with a splash of cream or broth if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
