Description
This Tuscan Chicken recipe features tender, pan-seared chicken breasts smothered in a creamy sauce with garlic, cherry tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, and wilted baby spinach. Perfectly seasoned and cooked on the stovetop, this Italian-inspired dish delivers a rich and flavorful meal that’s ideal for a comforting dinner. Garnished with fresh basil or parsley, it pairs wonderfully with pasta, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread to soak up the luscious sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Vegetables and Garnish
- 2 cups baby spinach
- Optional: fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides evenly with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to enhance the flavor.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5–6 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside to keep warm.
- Sauté garlic and tomatoes: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Then add the cherry tomatoes and sliced sun-dried tomatoes, cooking for 2–3 minutes while stirring often to combine flavors.
- Prepare the creamy sauce: Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, then stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Allow the sauce to simmer gently for 3–4 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Add spinach and return chicken: Add the baby spinach to the sauce and cook until wilted. Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the sauce over them. Simmer for an additional 2–3 minutes to heat the chicken through and meld the flavors.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat, garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired, and serve the Tuscan chicken hot alongside your choice of pasta, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.
Notes
- For a lighter sauce, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Serve over pasta, mashed potatoes, or with crusty bread to fully enjoy the flavorful sauce.
- Ensure chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) for food safety.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
