Creamy Tuscan Chicken is a rich and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breasts simmered in a luscious sauce of sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. This skillet recipe is perfect for a comforting dinner that pairs wonderfully with pasta or crusty bread.
Total Time:30 minutes
Yield:2 servings
Ingredients
Chicken
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
Sauce
1 cup spinach, chopped
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
Season the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides generously with salt and black pepper to taste.
Cook the chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 7 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Prepare the sauce: In the same skillet, add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and chopped spinach. Cook until the spinach has wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Pour in 1/2 cup heavy cream, then stir in 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Simmer the sauce for 3-4 minutes until it thickens slightly.
Combine chicken and sauce: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the creamy sauce over the top. Cook for another 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the chicken to heat through.
Serve: Transfer the creamy Tuscan chicken to plates and serve immediately with your choice of pasta or crusty bread, perfect for soaking up the delicious sauce.
Notes
Use fresh spinach for best texture; frozen spinach can be used but drain excess water before cooking.
Sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil add more flavor, but if using dry ones, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes before chopping.
For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a mix of milk and cream.
Parmesan cheese can be replaced with Pecorino Romano for a sharper taste.
Make sure not to overcook the chicken to keep it juicy and tender.
Serve with garlic bread or your favorite pasta to complement the creamy sauce.
