Description
Creamy Tuscan Chicken with Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomatoes is an irresistible dish that combines juicy chicken breasts with a luscious, creamy sauce. This recipe brings together tender spinach and sweet sun-dried tomatoes for a delightful flavor explosion, making it perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests. Ready in just 35 minutes, this one-skillet wonder not only saves time on cleanup but also impresses with its rich taste and comforting textures. Whether served over pasta, rice, or alongside crusty bread, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (in oil, drained)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning; let sit for a few minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook seasoned chicken until golden brown (5–7 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for 1–2 minutes. Add chicken broth and heavy cream; simmer for 3–4 minutes.
- Stir in parmesan cheese until smooth; add spinach and let wilt.
- Return chicken to skillet; simmer everything together for another 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 150mg