Description
An elegant, restaurant-quality creamy Tuscan chicken breast with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach that is ready in under 30 minutes. This rich, savory skillet dish is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a luxurious weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs / 680g)
- Salt and black pepper, for seasoning
- 2 tablespoons butter (divided)
- 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (low-sodium)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil), drained and chopped
- 3–4 cups fresh spinach, packed
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season generously with salt and pepper. Pound to an even 1/2-inch thickness.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove chicken to a plate and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté for 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up brown bits. Simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Add heavy cream and Italian seasoning. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and their oil. Add spinach and stir until wilted (1-2 minutes).
- Reduce heat to low. Gradually stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and sauce is smooth.
- Return chicken to the skillet, nestling it into the sauce. Warm through for 1-2 minutes.
- Serve immediately with extra sauce spooned over the top.
Notes
Do not substitute heavy cream with milk if you want the luxurious texture. Pound chicken to even thickness for uniform cooking. If serving over pasta, reserve starchy pasta water to help the sauce cling. Do not freeze this dish as the dairy sauce may separate upon thawing.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast wit
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 32
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 35
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