This Creamy Tuscan Chicken recipe is a hearty and delicious dinner option that’s perfect for any night of the week. The chicken is cooked in a creamy garlic sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan cheese, giving it a rich and savory flavor. Served over pasta or with a side of crusty bread, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients:
Meat, Eggs, & Dairy
4 whole chicken breast
Pantry Items
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Seasonings & Spices
- 4 cloves fresh garlic
- 1 clove fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
Fresh Produce & Herbs
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
Step 1: Preheat oven and season chicken
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and dried basil.
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
Step 2: Coat and cook the chicken
Coat the seasoned chicken breasts in flour and shake off any excess. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Step 3: Saute the garlic
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
Step 4: Make the sauce
Add the chicken broth, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese to the skillet. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Add the sun-dried tomatoes and spinach to the skillet. Stir to combine and cook for 2-3 minutes, until the spinach is wilted.
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Step 5: Bake the chicken
Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is bubbly.
- Chicken from step 2
Step 6: Serve
Remove the skillet from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
