Easy Creamy Tuscan Chicken
This Easy Creamy Tuscan Chicken features juicy chicken breasts in a rich, garlicky cream sauce with cherry tomatoes, fresh spinach, and Parmesan cheese. Ready in 30 minutes, it’s a comforting, flavorful dinner perfect for weeknights or special occasions.
Equipment
- large skillet
- spatula
- measuring cups and spoons
- knife for slicing tomatoes if needed
- whisk for stirring sauce
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 tsp dried Italian herbs
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (optional)
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden, then remove.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add butter and sauté garlic for 1 minute. Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits, and simmer 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan, whisking until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in cherry tomatoes, spinach, Italian herbs, and sun-dried tomatoes if using. Cook until spinach wilts, about 2 minutes.
- Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over top, and simmer 5–7 minutes until cooked through. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve immediately over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.
Notes
Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness, or substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or coconut cream for lighter or dairy-free versions. Ensure freshly grated Parmesan for smooth sauce. Simmer sauce gently to prevent splitting.
Nutrition
Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 38gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 640mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg
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