Description
Tuscan Chicken brings Mediterranean warmth right to your dinner table with creamy sun-dried tomato sauce and tender, perfectly seasoned chicken that’ll make your family ask for seconds. Packed with fresh herbs and rich flavor, this simple skillet meal delivers restaurant-quality comfort without spending hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup heavy cream or coconut milk
- ½ cup chicken broth or white wine
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon Italian herbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Generously coat 4 chicken breasts with 1 teaspoon of Italian herbs, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper on both sides, ensuring an even seasoning layer.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet at medium-high heat (375°F). Carefully place seasoned chicken breasts into hot oil and cook for 6 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook additional 5-6 minutes.
- Remove chicken and set on a clean plate. In the same skillet, add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 45-60 seconds until aromatic.
- Pour ½ cup chicken broth into skillet, scraping bottom to release browned bits. Add 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes, ¼ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and stir thoroughly.
- Incorporate 2 cups fresh spinach leaves into the skillet, allowing them to wilt for 1-2 minutes. Pour in 1 cup heavy cream and stir until ingredients are well combined.
- Gently place chicken breasts back into skillet, nestling them into sauce. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 8-10 minutes at 325°F until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
- After cooking, let chicken rest in sauce for 3 minutes. Optionally garnish with fresh chopped herbs before serving with your preferred side dish.
Notes
- Always use a meat thermometer to check that chicken reaches 165°F internally for safe cooking.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to help achieve a beautiful golden-brown exterior when searing.
- Swap heavy cream with coconut milk for a dairy-free version that keeps the sauce creamy and rich.
- Fresh herbs like basil or parsley can transform the dish’s flavor profile, so don’t skip the final garnish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-24 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 367 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg