Description
This Tuscan chicken recipe features tender chicken breasts cooked in a creamy sauce with fresh spinach and cherry tomatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat a splash of olive oil over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper and place them in the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add a little more oil if necessary and add the minced garlic. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add the fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
- Stir in the heavy cream and parmesan cheese. Mix well and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and cook for an additional 2 minutes, ensuring the chicken is well coated with the sauce.
- Serve hot and enjoy your delicious Tuscan chicken.
Notes
- For added flavor, use seasoned salt on the chicken.
- This dish pairs well with pasta or rice.
- Feel free to add more vegetables if desired.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Tuscan chicken, creamy chicken, Italian recipe, chicken dinner, easy chicken recipe