Description
Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken is a rich and flavorful skillet dish featuring tender chicken breasts simmered in a luscious sauce made with heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach. Ready in just 25 minutes, this comforting recipe makes a perfect weeknight dinner served over pasta or your favorite side.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1½ pounds thinly sliced boneless skinless chicken breasts
Sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup chopped spinach
- ½ cup drained julienned sun-dried tomatoes
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the thinly sliced chicken breasts and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
- Prepare the sauce: To the same skillet, add the heavy cream, chicken broth, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and grated Parmesan cheese. Whisk continuously over medium-high heat until the sauce thickens, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add vegetables and finish: Stir in the chopped spinach and julienned sun-dried tomatoes, cooking for 1-2 minutes until the spinach begins to wilt. Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, coat them with the sauce, and heat through briefly before serving. This dish pairs wonderfully served over pasta or your favorite side.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor and smooth sauce texture.
- Thinly slice the chicken breasts for faster cooking and better sauce absorption.
- Adjust the thickness of the sauce by adding more chicken broth if it becomes too thick.
- Serve over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to soak up the creamy sauce.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half, though the sauce may be less rich.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
