Description
Quick and Creamy Tuscan-Style Chicken Delight is a rich and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach. This one-pan meal is quick to make yet packed with savory, comforting flavors that will transport you to Italy with every bite.
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook the chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the Creamy Sauce: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in the chicken broth and stir, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Add the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add the Cheese and Vegetables: Stir in the Parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and the spinach wilts.
- Combine the Chicken and Sauce: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning some of the sauce over the top. Simmer for another 3-4 minutes to heat the chicken through and allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve and Garnish: Serve the creamy Tuscan-style chicken with a drizzle of sauce, and garnish with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice or a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
- If you want a lighter version, you can substitute the heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0mg
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg