Description
Creamy Tuscan Chicken is a rich and flavorful dish made with juicy chicken breasts simmered in a creamy garlic sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. It’s a restaurant-style meal that comes together quickly for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 5–6 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, heavy cream, chicken broth, and Parmesan cheese. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted. If the sauce is too thin, stir in cornstarch slurry and simmer until thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top. Simmer for 2–3 minutes to reheat and coat the chicken.
- Serve warm with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
Notes
- You can use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts for extra juiciness.
- Add mushrooms for more depth of flavor.
- Pairs well with garlic bread or mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian