Description
This Tuscan-Style Creamy Chicken is a delicious and easy dinner recipe featuring tender seared chicken breasts simmered in a rich, creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, baby spinach, garlic, and parmesan cheese. It combines Italian flavors with a luscious texture perfect for weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 (6-ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or a mix of oregano, thyme, basil, and rosemary)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Sauce and Vegetables
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 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 evenly with Italian seasoning, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper to build the base flavor.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and sear for 3 to 4 minutes per side until they are golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and place on a plate, setting aside.
- Cook the Onions: In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the chopped yellow onion. Sauté the onions for 2 to 3 minutes until they soften and become translucent.
- Add Garlic and Sun-Dried Tomatoes: Stir in the minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant and combined.
- Wilt the Spinach: Add the baby spinach to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until it just starts to wilt.
- 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 everything to a gentle simmer on medium-low heat.
- Simmer with Chicken: Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the creamy sauce. Continue to cook for about 5 minutes, or until the chicken is heated through and the sauce has thickened slightly.
Notes
- This creamy Tuscan chicken is perfect for a comforting dinner and pairs well with pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute the heavy cream with coconut cream and use nutritional yeast instead of parmesan cheese.
- Be sure not to overcook the chicken during searing as it will finish cooking in the sauce and remain tender and juicy.
- The rich sauce can be adjusted to your preferred thickness by simmering longer for thicker or adding a splash of chicken broth for a thinner consistency.
- Sun-dried tomatoes add tang and depth, but you can use roasted red peppers if unavailable.
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
