Tuscan Chicken Recipes
Rebecca
A creamy, Italian-inspired dish that combines tender chicken with a luscious garlic sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and parmesan. Perfect for any occasion!
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 595 kcal
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (pounded thin)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 small onion diced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- 3 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Season your chicken breasts with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and sear on both sides for 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside; you’ll finish cooking them in the sauce later.
Using the same skillet, add your chopped onions and garlic. Cook for about 2-3 minutes, stirring until fragrant and slightly softened. Toss in the sun-dried tomatoes and stir briefly to release their flavors.
Next, add the fresh spinach to the pan. Stir it gently, letting it wilt down into the other ingredients. It might seem like a lot at first, but it quickly reduces in volume as it cooks.
Stir in the heavy cream, then sprinkle in the grated parmesan cheese. Allow the sauce to simmer, thickening slightly as it bubbles. Taste the sauce and adjust with more salt or pepper if required.
Nestle the seared chicken breasts back into the skillet, spooning the sauce over them. Cover and cook for another 5-7 minutes, letting the chicken soak up the rich flavors and finish cooking through. By the time it’s ready, the sauce will be creamy, and the chicken tender!
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Thin Chicken Breasts: Pound your chicken to uniform thickness for even cooking.
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Fresh Parmesan: Freshly grated parmesan melts better than pre-shredded.
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Flavor Boost: Consider deglazing the skillet with white wine before adding cream for extra depth.
Keyword Tuscan Chicken Recipes