Description
Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken Skillet is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken with a rich, creamy garlic sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach. This easy-to-make recipe will transport your taste buds straight to Italy. Perfect for cozy family dinners or impressing guests, it’s sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a meal that’s both visually stunning and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sear the seasoned chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds), then add fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
- Pour in heavy cream, mixing well with garlic and spinach; bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and Italian seasoning.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, allowing it to soak in the sauce for about 2-3 minutes before serving hot over pasta or rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 47g
- Cholesterol: 150mg