Description
This restaurant-style Tuscan Chicken features succulent, pan-seared chicken breasts smothered in a rich, velvety garlic cream sauce. Enhanced with tangy sun-dried tomatoes and fresh, vibrant spinach, this elegant dish is easy to prepare at home. By utilizing the fond from searing the chicken, the sauce builds complex, savory flavors that perfectly mimic the iconic Italian-American classic, ensuring a gourmet dining experience in every bite.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs chicken breast
2 tbsp olive oil
1.5 cups heavy cream
0.5 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
3 cups fresh spinach
4 cloves garlic
0.5 cup parmesan cheese
0.5 cup low sodium chicken broth
Salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning to taste
Instructions
Pound chicken breasts to a uniform half-inch thickness.
Season both sides of the chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear the chicken for five minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through; remove and set aside.
Sauté minced garlic in the pan juices for one minute.
Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, scraping up browned bits.
Lower heat and stir in heavy cream; simmer for three minutes.
Mix in sun-dried tomatoes and parmesan cheese until melted.
Fold in spinach until wilted.
Return chicken to the pan to coat with the sauce.
Notes
Use a heavy-bottomed skillet to ensure even heat distribution and prevent the cream sauce from splitting. Pound the chicken thinly to ensure even cooking times. Serve immediately over pasta or with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Baking
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 145mg