Description

Creamy Tuscan Chicken is a comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breasts simmered in a rich, creamy sauce with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, and Parmesan cheese. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for weeknights or special occasions, offering a perfect balance of savory, tangy, and rich flavors.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme mix)

Sauce

2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups fresh spinach

Instructions

Prepare and Season the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and season liberally with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs. This ensures maximum flavor absorption and a golden crust when seared.
Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear each chicken breast for about 5 minutes per side until golden and almost cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Create the Sauce Base: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant but not burnt. Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook briefly to release their sweetness.
Make the Creamy Sauce: Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Let it simmer gently until it thickens slightly, then add grated Parmesan cheese to enrich and stabilize the sauce.
Add Spinach and Return Chicken: Toss fresh spinach into the sauce, cooking until wilted and bright green. Return the seared chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over the chicken, and simmer for a few more minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and flavors meld.

Notes

Use room temperature chicken for even cooking.
Don’t skip the sear; it adds essential flavor and texture.
Simmer the sauce gently to prevent curdling and achieve silky creaminess.
Prefer fresh garlic over powder for a more authentic taste.
Season gradually to control saltiness because Parmesan and sun-dried tomatoes are naturally salty.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Searing and Simmering
Cuisine: Italian/Tuscan

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
Calories: 450 kcal
Sugar: 3 g
Sodium: 600 mg
Fat: 30 g
Saturated Fat: 15 g
Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 6 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 35 g
Cholesterol: 130 mg

Keywords: Creamy Tuscan Chicken, garlic chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, creamy sauce, Italian herbs, easy dinner, weeknight meal, gluten free