Creamy Tuscan Chicken
585kcal
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 breasts Boneless, skinless chicken a lean cut that cooks quickly
- to taste Salt for seasoning
- to taste Pepper for seasoning
For the Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil for browning chicken
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 cup Heavy cream for a creamy base
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 1/2 cup Sun-dried tomatoes preferably in oil
- 2 cups Fresh spinach
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning for flavor
For Garnishing
- to taste Fresh basil optional but recommended
Method
Cooking Steps
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken breasts in the skillet for about 5–7 minutes on each side.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside to keep warm.
- Sauté the minced garlic in the same skillet for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring it to a gentle simmer, then mix in Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning.
- Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach, cooking for about 2–3 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning some sauce over the top and let it simmer for an additional 2–3 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh basil if desired before serving.
- Serve hot and enjoy with your choice of sides.
Nutrition
Serving1servingCalories585kcalCarbohydrates8gProtein40gFat45gSaturated Fat20gPolyunsaturated Fat5gMonounsaturated Fat25gCholesterol130mgSodium620mgPotassium800mgFiber2gSugar3gVitamin A1200IUVitamin C20mgCalcium400mgIron3mg