Description
Tuscan Chicken is a creamy, flavorful dish that transports your taste buds straight to Italy. With juicy chicken breasts enveloped in a rich sauce infused with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach, this recipe combines comfort and elegance. Perfect for date nights or casual family dinners, Tuscan Chicken is not just a meal; it’s an unforgettable culinary experience that promises satisfaction with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and sear chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and stir until bubbling; mix in grated Parmesan until melted.
- Add spinach to the sauce and allow it to wilt. Return chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over it.
- Transfer everything to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approx. 6 oz)
- Calories: 482
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 675mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 140mg