Creamy Tuscan Chicken
Creamy Tuscan Chicken is a rich and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken, fresh spinach, and cherry tomatoes in a luxurious creamy sauce. Perfect for impressing family and friends!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet. Cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add cherry tomatoes and spinach; stir occasionally until spinach wilts and tomatoes soften.
- Reduce heat to low, pour in heavy cream, and stir gently. Add grated Parmesan cheese and dried oregano; mix until well combined.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, allowing it to simmer in the sauce for about 5 minutes until heated through and thickened.
- Serve hot over pasta or alongside crusty bread.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider incorporating sun-dried tomatoes or fresh basil.
- To lighten the dish, substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (about 6 oz)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg