Creamy Tuscan Chicken Recipe
This Creamy Tuscan Chicken is a luxurious, restaurant-quality dish featuring juicy pan-seared chicken simmered in a rich garlic parmesan cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. It’s flavorful, cozy, and ready in under 30 minutes perfect for easy weeknight dinners, date nights at home, or impressing guests with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Cream Sauce
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes sliced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Optional Add-ins
- Crushed red pepper
- Fresh basil
- Sautéed mushrooms
Instructions
Full Step-by-Step Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sear the chicken for 5 to 6 minutes per side, or until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Add butter to the same skillet. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Stir to combine.
- Add Parmesan and let it melt into the sauce.
- Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. Cook until the spinach wilts.
- Place the chicken back into the skillet. Spoon sauce over the top.
- Simmer for 3 to 5 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
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Notes
📝 Notes
- Use boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs for juicy results.
- Heavy cream gives the richest sauce, but half-and-half also works.
- Simmer gently boiling may cause the sauce to separate.
- Add more broth to thin the sauce or more parmesan to thicken.
- Use oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
- Spinach can be swapped with kale or sautéed zucchini.
- Leftovers keep 3–4 days in the fridge; reheat slowly on low heat.
- Serve with pasta, mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread.
🍽️ Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Calories: 540 |Carbohydrates: 10g |
Fiber: 1g |
Sugars: 3g |
Protein: 41g |
Fat: 38g |
Saturated Fat: 19g |
Cholesterol: 185mg |
Sodium: 780mg |
Potassium: 670mg |
Calcium: 220mg |
Iron: 1.4mg