Description
Indulge in a restaurant-quality meal with this Mediterranean-inspired Tuscan chicken. Tender, golden-seared chicken breasts are smothered in a luscious, savory cream sauce infused with aromatic garlic, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach. Perfectly balanced and elegant, this dish comes together in just 30 minutes, making it the ideal choice for both busy weeknight dinners and special gatherings. Serve it over pasta, fluffy rice, or with a side of crusty bread to soak up the delicious, velvety sauce.
Ingredients
4 boneless chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, oil-packed and drained
3 cups fresh spinach, coarsely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Salt, pepper, and dried oregano to taste
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts generously with salt, pepper, and dried oregano.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Sear the chicken for 5 to 7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through to 165 degrees Fahrenheit, then remove from the pan.
Lower the heat to medium and add the minced garlic to the skillet, sautéing for one minute until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth, deglazing the pan by scraping up any browned bits.
Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and heavy cream, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Add the fresh spinach to the sauce and stir until it wilts.
Stir in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce thickens slightly.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet to coat in the sauce before serving.
Notes
Ensure the chicken is pounded to an even thickness to guarantee uniform cooking. Use high-quality Parmesan for the best flavor. For a lighter version, half-and-half can be substituted for the heavy cream, though the sauce will be less rich.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Baking
- Method: Stovetop Searing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 135mg