Tuscan Chicken
An easy and flavorful Tuscan chicken recipe loaded with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and a creamy Parmesan sauce.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped) packed in oil, drained
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 0.5 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Cook chicken until golden and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, cooking until spinach wilts, about 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until sauce thickens, about 3-4 minutes.
- Return chicken to skillet and spoon sauce over the top. Simmer for 2 additional minutes until heated through.
- Serve warm, optionally garnished with extra Parmesan or fresh parsley.
Notes
This creamy Tuscan chicken pairs well with pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.