Description
Indulgent creamy Tuscan chicken brings Italian countryside flavors to home kitchens with minimal effort. Rich parmesan sauce and tender chicken create a memorable dinner that satisfies hunger and culinary desires.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Dairy:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (in oil), chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Warm a spacious skillet with olive oil over medium-high temperature, carefully seasoning chicken with aromatic herbs and spices to enhance flavor profile.
- Sear chicken pieces for approximately 6 minutes on each side until achieving a rich golden-brown exterior and ensuring complete internal cooking.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a separate plate, maintaining its warmth and juiciness.
- Infuse the identical skillet with minced garlic, releasing its intense aromatic qualities for roughly 30-45 seconds.
- Introduce chicken broth and tangy sun-dried tomatoes, allowing ingredients to meld and reduce for approximately 2 minutes.
- Gently incorporate heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese, stirring continuously until sauce reaches a luxurious, velvety consistency.
- Fold fresh spinach leaves into the creamy mixture, watching them delicately wilt and integrate with the sauce.
- Carefully reintroduce chicken pieces into the skillet, generously coating them with the luscious sauce.
- Simmer the entire preparation for an additional 3-4 minutes to allow flavors to harmonize completely.
- Garnish with freshly chopped basil and serve alongside complementary sides like pasta or creamy mashed potatoes.
Notes
- Customize seasoning by experimenting with different herb blends like herbes de Provence or za’atar for unique flavor profiles.
- Select boneless, skinless chicken breasts of uniform thickness to ensure even cooking and prevent dry edges.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt to reduce calories without sacrificing creamy texture.
- Transform this dish into a gluten-free meal by using cornstarch instead of traditional flour-based thickeners and checking broth ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 455 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg