Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Tuscan Garlic Chicken, a creamy and savory dish that’s perfect for a cozy dinner at home. Tender chicken breasts are seared to perfection and smothered in a luscious cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, and spinach.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (drained and chopped)
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness, season with salt and pepper, and coat with flour.
- Cook the Chicken: Sear the chicken in olive oil until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside.
- Make the Sauce: Sauté garlic, then add cream, broth, Parmesan, and seasonings. Cook until thickened.
- Finish the Dish: Add sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and chicken back to the skillet. Simmer and serve hot.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with pasta, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.
- For a lighter option, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
