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Creamy Tuscan Chicken
Creamy Tuscan Chicken features seared chicken breasts in a rich sauce made from garlic, onion, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. The sauce’s creamy texture balances the acidity of the tomatoes and freshness of spinach, delivering a flavorful, hearty main dish served directly from the skillet after simmering.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
595 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 4 (6-ounce) chicken breast boneless skinless
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or a mix of individual spices such as oregano, thyme, basil, and rosemary
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 garlic minced, cloves
- ¼ cup yellow onion finely chopped
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes thinly sliced
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream *see note above for dairy-free options
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
Instructions
- Prep the chicken. Season both sides of each chicken breast in Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Sear the chicken. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and sear for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, until golden. Remove the chicken from the pan to a plate and set aside.
- Cook the onions. In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of oil and the onion. Saute for 2 to 3 minutes, until the onion has softened.
- Add the sun-dried tomatoes and garlic and saute another minute, until fragrant.
- Add the spinach, and saute another minute, until just starting to wilt.
- Add the heavy cream and parmesan cheese, stir together, and bring to a simmer.
- Let it simmer. Place the chicken back in the skillet and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
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Notes
- If chicken breasts are extra large or thick, sear longer or pound them to even thickness for quicker cooking.
- Dairy-free versions can swap Parmesan cheese for 1–2 tablespoons of nutritional yeast.
- Choose quality sun-dried tomatoes for best flavor; the Alessi brand is recommended.
- Serving plates with a dark rim complement the dish’s presentation but are optional.
Nutrition Information
Calories
595kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
49g
(75%)
Saturated Fat
24g
(120%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Cholesterol
179mg
(60%)
Sodium
896mg
(37%)
Potassium
850mg
(18%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
2994IU
(60%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
158mg
(16%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 595
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 595kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 49g | 75% |
| Saturated Fat | 24g | 120% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 179mg | 60% |
| Sodium | 896mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 850mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 2994IU | 60% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 158mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.