Creamy Tuscan Chicken
A comforting Italian dish featuring creamy sauce, garlic, and vibrant veggies, perfect for cozy gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the chicken for 7-8 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Sauté minced garlic and halved cherry tomatoes for 2-3 minutes.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Combine heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning; bring to a simmer.
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet, cover with the sauce, and simmer for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
Adjust cooking times if using different proteins. Leftovers can be stored for up to 3 days. For a lighter version, substitute the heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 53g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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