Description
Creamy tuscan chicken delivers a culinary journey through Italian-inspired flavors, blending rich ingredients with Mediterranean charm. Home cooks can savor this elegant dish that brings robust profiles to weeknight dinner tables.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sauce and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
- Thoroughly coat chicken breasts with a blend of aromatic seasonings, ensuring complete coverage for maximum flavor infusion.
- Preheat a cast-iron skillet to medium-high heat, drizzling with olive oil to create a perfect golden sear on each side of the chicken breasts.
- Transfer seared chicken to a clean plate, reserving the flavorful pan drippings for the upcoming sauce.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium and introduce minced garlic, allowing its pungent aroma to permeate the cooking surface for approximately 60 seconds.
- Pour chicken broth and heavy cream into the skillet, whisking gently to create a smooth, luxurious base for the sauce.
- Gradually incorporate grated Parmesan, stirring continuously until the sauce reaches a velvety, slightly thickened consistency.
- Introduce vibrant sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach leaves, gently folding them into the creamy mixture until the spinach softens and wilts.
- Carefully nestle the seared chicken breasts back into the skillet, allowing them to simmer for 5-7 minutes at medium-low heat until completely cooked through.
- Plate the chicken, generously coating with the rich, herb-infused sauce, creating a visually stunning and aromatic Tuscan-inspired dish.
Notes
- Use thick chicken breasts for even cooking and juicier results.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to achieve a perfect golden-brown crust.
- Customize the heat level by adjusting Italian seasoning quantity.
- Low-carb dieters can replace heavy cream with coconut cream for a lighter alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg