Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken
A rich and creamy Tuscan garlic chicken recipe that is quick and easy to prepare, perfect for a comforting 30-minute dinner with classic Italian flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (packed in oil, drained)
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (120 ml), low sodium preferred
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme blend)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts horizontally into 1/2 inch thick cutlets. Pat dry and season with salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and cook 4-5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium and melt butter in the same pan. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and dried Italian herbs; cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, scraping browned bits from the pan. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Simmer sauce for 4-5 minutes until slightly thickened and coats the back of a spoon.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth, then add baby spinach and cook until wilted.
- Return chicken to the pan, nestle into the sauce, and simmer for 2-3 minutes to finish cooking. Add red pepper flakes if desired.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve hot with sauce spooned over the chicken.
Notes
If sauce is too thick, add more chicken broth or cream to loosen. Avoid burning garlic by cooking on moderate heat. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and Parmesan with nutritional yeast or vegan cheese. Chicken thighs can be used but may require longer cooking time. Sauce thickens better when simmered gently and stirred often.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast wit
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 32
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 35
Keywords: Tuscan chicken, creamy garlic chicken, easy dinner, 30-minute meal, Italian chicken recipe, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, weeknight dinner