Description
Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken brings Italian countryside comfort straight to your dinner table with tender chicken nestled in a rich, herb-infused sauce. Garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach mingle beautifully, creating a restaurant-worthy meal that feels like a warm culinary hug from Tuscany.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Seasonings:
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- Italian seasoning (to taste)
- Fresh basil (optional)
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Blend 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning in a small bowl. Thoroughly coat your 4 chicken breasts with this seasoning mixture.
- Warm 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Carefully place seasoned chicken breasts into the hot pan. Sear each side for 6-7 minutes until golden brown with an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Transfer chicken to a clean plate. Reduce skillet heat to medium. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour 1 cup chicken broth into the skillet. Use a wooden spoon to scrape up all browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Stir in 1 cup heavy cream and ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese. Whisk constantly for 2-3 minutes until sauce starts to thicken and looks smooth.
- Add ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes and 2 cups fresh spinach to the sauce. Cook for 1-2 minutes until spinach wilts completely.
- Return chicken to the skillet. Spoon sauce generously over each breast. Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes to ensure everything is heated through and well-coated.
- Remove from heat and let rest for 2 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped basil or parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F for safe, perfectly cooked protein without drying out.
- Opt for fresh spinach rather than frozen to maintain a crisp texture and vibrant green color in the final dish.
- For a lighter version, swap heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt and reduce the Parmesan cheese quantity.
- When pressed for time, substitute fresh garlic with pre-minced garlic or garlic paste without sacrificing flavor intensity.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 460 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg