Description
Indulge in a sophisticated, one-pan Tuscan chicken dinner featuring succulent, golden-seared chicken breasts simmered in a luscious garlic-infused creamy sauce. Enhanced with the tangy notes of sun-dried tomatoes and the vibrant freshness of spinach, this Italian-inspired dish offers a restaurant-quality dining experience at home. Perfect for busy weeknights, it delivers a harmonious balance of protein and greens that is both hearty and incredibly satisfying for the entire family.
Ingredients
2 lbs Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into cutlets
1/2 cup Oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
3 cups Fresh spinach, stems removed
1 cup Heavy cream
1/2 cup Low-sodium chicken stock
4 cloves Garlic, minced finely
1/2 cup Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts generously with kosher salt and black pepper on both sides.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the oil ripples.
Sear chicken for 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
Remove chicken from the pan and set aside on a plate, covering loosely with foil.
Lower the heat to medium and add the minced garlic to the same pan, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the sun-dried tomatoes and chicken stock to the pan, scraping up any browned bits.
Stir in the heavy cream and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.
Add the fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth.
Return the chicken to the pan to coat with the sauce and serve immediately.
Notes
Ensure you scrape the brown bits (fond) from the pan when adding the chicken stock for maximum flavor. For a lighter version, you may substitute the heavy cream with full-fat coconut milk.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Baking
- Method: Stovetop Searing and Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast cutlet with sauce
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 145mg