Description
A rich and flavorful creamy Tuscan chicken dish with garlic Parmesan sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sear the chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken and set it aside.
- Melt butter in the same skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
- Simmer for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, cooking until the spinach wilts.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top.
- Simmer for 2–3 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Adjust the sauce consistency with a splash of chicken broth or milk if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: chicken, creamy chicken, tuscan chicken, garlic parmesan, easy dinner