Description
Creamy Tuscan Chicken is a rich and flavorful dish that brings the heart of Italy right to your dinner table. Juicy chicken breasts are simmered in a silky sauce of cream, Parmesan, garlic, and fresh herbs, with vibrant tomatoes and spinach for balance. It’s quick enough for a weeknight but elegant enough to impress guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cook chicken for 6–7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 1 minute until fragrant. Add cherry tomatoes and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened. Stir in spinach until wilted.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Pour in heavy cream and stir well. Mix in Parmesan until smooth and creamy.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over the top, and let simmer for 3–5 minutes.
- Finish with basil and a squeeze of lemon juice. Serve hot over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.
Notes
- Substitute sun-dried tomatoes for cherry tomatoes if you prefer a more robust flavor.
- For extra richness, stir in a tablespoon of cream cheese into the sauce.
- This dish pairs beautifully with a crisp white wine, like Pinot Grigio.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: creamy Tuscan chicken, skillet chicken, Italian chicken recipe