Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken
Transform a simple weeknight into an Italian getaway with this luscious, garlic-flecked chicken in a sun-kissed tomato and spinach cream sauce.
Description:
Imagine tender chicken breasts seared to golden perfection, bathed in a velvety sauce of heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, wilted spinach, and a chorus of garlic, onion, and Italian herbs. Each mouthful delivers savory, tangy, and herbaceous notes that dance on your tongue. The sauce clings to the chicken, begging to be swept up with crusty bread or twirled around al dente pasta. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish feels gourmet but comes together in one pan—perfect for busy nights when you still want that restaurant-style flair.
Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken
Course: Main CourseCuisine: ItalianDifficulty: Easy4
servings30
minutes40
minutes300
kcalIngredients
1 pound chicken breast
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup heavy cream
0.5 cup chicken broth
1 cup Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 cup sun-dried tomatoes
2 cup fresh spinach
to taste salt and pepper
Directions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet.
- Cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side, until fully cooked through and golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the heavy cream, chicken broth, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Stir to combine all the ingredients.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, allowing it to thicken slightly. Add the sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach, stirring until the spinach wilts.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coating with the creamy sauce. Allow it to simmer for another few minutes, absorbing the flavors.
- Serve the creamy Tuscan garlic chicken warm, accompanied by your choice of pasta or rice.
