Description
Savory creamy Tuscan chicken brings Italian countryside flavors to dinner tables with rich, herbed cream sauce. Succulent chicken breasts combine perfectly with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach for a memorable meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsps (30 mL) olive oil
- ½ cup (75 g) sundried tomatoes, chopped
- ¼ cup (25 g) Parmesan cheese, grated
- ¼ cup (15 g) spinach, fresh, roughly chopped
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Seasoning: Thoroughly coat chicken breasts with salt and black pepper, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Searing: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then place chicken breasts to create a golden-brown exterior, cooking 6-8 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Aromatic Base: Lower heat and sauté garlic until fragrant, creating a foundational flavor profile for the sauce.
- Sauce Development: Introduce heavy cream, chicken broth, and Italian seasoning, whisking to form a silky, cohesive sauce. Incorporate sundried tomatoes and Parmesan cheese, stirring until cheese dissolves completely.
- Final Integration: Return chicken to the skillet, allowing it to simmer in the creamy sauce for 5 minutes. Gently fold in baby spinach leaves until they just begin to wilt, maintaining their vibrant color.
- Presentation: Plate the chicken, drizzling with the luxurious sauce, and garnish with fresh basil leaves and an optional Parmesan cheese sprinkle.
Notes
Selecting Perfect Chicken: Choose plump, evenly-sized chicken breasts to ensure uniform cooking and professional-looking results.
Achieving Golden Sear: Pat chicken completely dry before seasoning to create a crispy, caramelized exterior that locks in moisture and flavor.
Cream Sauce Secrets: Keep heat moderate when adding cream to prevent separation and maintain a silky, smooth consistency throughout cooking.
Spinach Timing Matters: Add spinach at the very end of cooking to preserve its bright color, nutrients, and prevent wilting into a mushy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 43 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg