Description
Creamy Tuscan Chicken features tender chicken breasts cooked in a rich and flavorful garlic cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach, perfect for a comforting Italian-inspired meal.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 cups spinach
Instructions
- Brown the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté briefly until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine.
- Add Vegetables: Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. Allow the mixture to simmer gently for 2 minutes so the spinach softens and the sauce starts to thicken.
- Cook Chicken in Sauce: Return the browned chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon sauce over them, and cook on low heat for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is creamy and thickened.
Notes
- Serve with cooked pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the creamy sauce.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt, but expect a slightly less rich sauce.
- You can add freshly grated Parmesan cheese into the sauce for extra flavor.
- Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
