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Creamy Tuscan Chicken
Elevate your dinner with our Creamy Tuscan Chicken, a one-skillet wonder that promises a taste of Italy at home. Imagine tender chicken enveloped in a lush sauce bursting with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and a harmony of Italian herbs. It's the ultimate comfort food, ready to whisk your senses straight to a Tuscan kitchen.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 559 kcal
Course:
Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 pounds chicken breasts boneless and skinless, cut into long thin pieces
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon pepper or to taste
Tuscan Sauce
- 1 tablespoon oil from sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 large onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes drained, chopped, keep the oil
- 6 ounce spinach chopped
- 1½ cups half and half
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon pepper or to taste
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Once heated, add the chicken and cook for 3 minutes on each side or until browned and cooked though. Once cooked transfer to a plate; set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the saved sun-dried tomato oil and heat over medium heat. Next, add the onion and let cook for about 5 minutes until softened or translucent. Add the garlic and let it cook for about 30 seconds until aromatic. Then, add the sun-dried tomatoes and let cook for an additional 1 minute. Finally, add the spinach and cook until it begins to wilt - about 1 - 2 minutes.
- Stir in the half and half cream, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper and bring everything to a boil.
- Once at a boil, bring the heat down and allow the dish to simmer, while stirring in the parmesan cheese until the sauce thickens.
- Add the chicken back to the skillet and cook for an additional minute until it has heated through. Spoon the sauce over the chicken, garnish with basil, and serve any way you wish!
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Notes
- Chicken: Using boneless and skinless chicken breasts will give you the best results. You can also use chicken thighs if preferred.
- Spinach: Fresh spinach is recommended for its texture and flavor. Frozen spinach can be a quick substitute, but ensure it's well-drained to avoid excess water in the sauce.
- Half and Half: This refers to a mixture of equal parts cream and milk, creating a lighter, creamy consistency. If you don't have it on hand, substitute with equal parts heavy cream and whole milk.
- Sun-Dried Tomatoes: We're using oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes for added flavor. If you only have dry ones, rehydrate them in warm water before using.
- Parmesan Cheese: Freshly grated Parmesan cheese melts better and offers a superior taste than pre-shredded. It's worth the extra step!
- Adjust to Taste: Remember, the salt and seasoning levels are to your preference. Adjust as needed, especially if your sun-dried tomatoes are particularly salty.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
559kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
60g
(120%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
185mg
(62%)
Sodium
858mg
(36%)
Potassium
1674mg
(48%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
5643IU
(113%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
361mg
(36%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 559
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 559kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 60g | 120% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 185mg | 62% |
| Sodium | 858mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 1674mg | 36% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 5643IU | 113% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 361mg | 36% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.