Creamy Tuscan Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Spinach — a Luxurious Weeknight Favorite
Indulge in this creamy Tuscan chicken recipe, a perfect weeknight favorite featuring tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach in a rich Parmesan cream sauce.
Equipment
- Large skillet or pan
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into cutlets or pounded thin
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4-5 garlic, minced cloves
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup chicken broth low sodium
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 5 oz fresh spinach about 5 cups loosely packed
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Prepare the chicken breasts by slicing them in half lengthwise or pounding them to 1/2 inch thick, then season with salt and pepper.
- Sear the seasoned chicken in a large skillet with olive oil for 4-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through; remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat and sauté minced garlic in the same pan for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another minute, then pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits, and simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream, bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth; season with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Add fresh spinach in batches, stirring until it completely wilts into the sauce.
- Return the cooked chicken breasts to the pan, nestling them into the sauce and spooning some over the chicken.
- Serve immediately, optionally garnished with fresh parsley or more Parmesan.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can marinate the chicken breasts for 30 minutes in a little olive oil, lemon juice, and a pinch of dried oregano before searing.