Description
Succulent Tuscan chicken recipe blends Italian herbs with creamy sauce, creating a restaurant-quality meal. Garlic, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes elevate this dish for you to savor with crusty bread.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Cooking Fats and Aromatics:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Flavor Enhancers and Liquid Components:
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (50 g) Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup (75 g) sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups (60 g) fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm a spacious skillet with olive oil over medium heat, seasoning chicken breasts with aromatic herbs and spices until achieving a golden-brown exterior, approximately 5-7 minutes per side.
- Remove chicken and maintain skillet heat, gently melting butter and introducing minced garlic, releasing its rich fragrance throughout the cooking surface.
- Pour chicken broth and heavy cream into the skillet, whisking Parmesan cheese until the mixture transforms into a velvety, uniform sauce with luxurious consistency.
- Incorporate vibrant sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach leaves, allowing the greens to gradually soften and absorb the creamy sauce’s robust flavors.
- Carefully reintroduce seared chicken into the skillet, allowing proteins to gently bathe in the aromatic sauce for an additional 3-4 minutes at low simmer.
- Transfer the completed dish to serving plates, garnishing with optional fresh basil leaves or a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes for added complexity and visual appeal.
Notes
- Swap chicken breasts with skinless, boneless thighs for more tender and juicy meat that absorbs flavors better.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to control salt levels and customize the dish’s seasoning intensity.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt to reduce calories while maintaining creamy texture.
- Create a gluten-free option by ensuring all ingredients like Parmesan cheese and seasonings are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 506 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg