Creamy Tuscan Chicken
Creamy Tuscan Chicken is an incredibly flavorful, rich meal that you will absolutely love. Seasoned, pan-seared chicken swims in a cream-based sauce with tangy sun-dried tomatoes and savory spinach. It's an easy recipe for any occasion.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 583kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter (divided)
- 1 pound thin cut chicken breasts (or chicken breasts pounded thin)
- salt
- pepper
- 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning (or Tuscan Seasoning)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 shallot (finely diced)
- 8 ounce jar sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil, drained, julienne cut)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 6 ounces baby spinach
Instructions
- Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat.2 tablespoons butter
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper and Italian seasoning and add to the pan. You may need to work in batches.1 pound thin cut chicken breasts, salt, pepper, 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
- Cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Flip and cook until done through and no longer pink in the center. Chicken needs to reach 165°F on a meat thermometer inserted into the center of the thickest portion, but this can be somewhat difficult with thin cut pieces.
- Remove to a plate and tent with foil. Wipe out the pan and return to the stove. Lower the heat to medium.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of butter. Once melted add the garlic and shallot and cook, stirring, for about 1 minute.2 tablespoons butter, 4 cloves garlic, 1 shallot
- Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and cook a minute longer to warm.8 ounce jar sun-dried tomatoes
- Pour in the heavy cream and cook until hot and bubbly, about 1-2 minutes more.1 cup heavy cream
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese and spinach until the cheese is melted and the spinach is wilted.1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, 6 ounces baby spinach
- Nestle the chicken back into the pan and spoon sauce over it.
- Serve as desired.
Notes
Tips and Techniques
- Use thin cut chicken, or pound small chicken breasts thinner, for the best results. Thin cuts of chicken will easily fully cook in a skillet on the stove top.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Consume within 3 days. This recipe won't freeze well. The cream will likely separate when thawed and reheated.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 583kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 161mg | Sodium: 668mg | Potassium: 2717mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 5654IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 278mg | Iron: 7mg