Description
Tuscan chicken brings total comfort straight to your dinner table with minimal cleanup and maximum flavor. Tender chicken simmers in a rich, herb-infused sauce that turns an ordinary weeknight meal into something special your whole family will adore.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
Aromatics and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 small onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
Liquids and Finishing Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 1–2 cups baby spinach
- Salt and pepper
- Freshly parsley
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts lengthwise into 4 thin pieces, creating uniform cutlets for even cooking.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper across both sides of the chicken pieces.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes.
- Place seasoned chicken into the hot skillet, cooking each side for 4-5 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a clean plate, keeping it warm.
- In the same skillet, sauté 1 small chopped onion for 3 minutes until translucent and softened.
- Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for another 45 seconds, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- Incorporate ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, stirring for 1 minute.
- Pour ¼ cup chicken broth into the skillet, scraping any browned bits from the bottom.
- Slowly whisk 1 cup heavy cream and ½ cup Parmesan cheese into the pan, simmering for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Season sauce with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Fold 1-2 cups baby spinach into the sauce, allowing it to wilt for 1 minute.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spooning creamy sauce over the top.
- Serve immediately, garnishing with fresh chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- Slicing chicken thinly ensures quick, even cooking and helps the meat absorb more flavor from the creamy sauce.
- Using a meat thermometer guarantees perfectly cooked chicken without drying out the meat.
- For a lighter version, swap heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk and reduce the cheese quantity.
- Dairy-free alternatives work well by replacing cream with coconut milk and using nutritional yeast instead of cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 610 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 570 mg
- Fat: 46 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 47 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg