Creamy Tuscan Chicken
A delightful meal combining tender chicken breasts in a luscious creamy sauce with fresh spinach and cherry tomatoes, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal
Chicken
- 2 large chicken breasts about 1 pound total
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add halved cherry tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Stir in fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and coat with the creamy sauce. Simmer for an additional 2 minutes to absorb flavors.
Garnish with fresh basil if desired and serve hot.
Calories: 450kcalProtein: 35gSodium: 800mg
Keyword chicken, creamy, Tuscan