Description
Indulge in this restaurant-quality Creamy Tuscan Chicken, a simple one-pan meal featuring succulent pan-seared chicken cutlets smothered in a luxurious sauce. Infused with aromatic garlic, Italian herbs, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and vibrant fresh spinach, this dish is elevated with heavy cream and freshly grated parmesan. Perfect for a busy weeknight, it delivers bold, savory flavors that the whole family will love without any complex culinary techniques.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs chicken breast, sliced into thin cutlets
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, oil-packed and finely chopped
3 cups fresh baby spinach
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1 tsp Italian seasoning
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Season chicken cutlets generously with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning on both sides.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear chicken for five minutes per side until golden brown, then remove and set aside.
Reduce heat to medium and add minced garlic to the skillet, sautéing until fragrant.
Pour in chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits.
Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and heavy cream, allowing the mixture to simmer gently until slightly thickened.
Stir in the parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
Add the baby spinach and cook until just wilted.
Return the chicken to the pan and simmer for an additional two minutes to marry the flavors before serving.
Notes
Ensure the chicken is sliced into even thin cutlets to maintain consistent cooking times. Use full-fat heavy cream for the best velvety texture. This dish pairs excellently over a bed of pasta or with a side of crusty garlic bread.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Baking
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast cutlet with sauce
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 125mg