Creamy Tuscan Chicken Recipe 🍗
I am not Italian, but ever since I mastered Italy's most steadying national dish, Creamy Tuscan Chicken, I feel like claiming citizenship. This authentic Tuscan creamy chicken recipe is packed with tender chicken simmering in a garlicky cream sauce bursting with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach for a comforting and flavorful Italian dish.
Servings: 4
Calories: 477kcal
Ingredients
Creamy Tuscan Chicken Ingredients List
- 4 chicken breasts boneless and skinless
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes diced
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes about 25 tomatoes
- 4 cups baby spinach loosely packed
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 1 tablespoon clarified butter
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- NOTE: I used oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes. The Parmesan cheese is fresh and shaved with a micrograter.
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Heat the large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the butter and wait for it to shimmer.
- Add the skinless chicken breasts. Cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown is cooked through.
- The chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate. Tent loosely with foil to keep warm.
- Lower the heat to medium and add the 3 tablespoons of butter to the same skillet.
- Once melted, add the minced garlic and dried oregano. Stir until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Stir frequently until they begin to burst and release their juices (3-4 minutes). This adds a lovely, fresh tomato flavor to the dish.
- Add the sun-dried tomatoes and crumbled bacon. Cook for one minute to combine the flavors.
- Add the fresh baby spinach to the skillet and stir until they wilt. This should not be more than 2 minutes. The spinach should retain some of its texture and color.
- Add the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer until it thickens.
- Sprinkle the grated parmesan cheese. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning some of the sauce and veggies over it. Cook for another 2-3 minutes over low heat to reheat the chicken.
Notes
NOTE: The overall net carb count does not include the Substitute and Additional Ingredients.
Nutrition
Serving: 1portion | Calories: 477kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 163mg | Sodium: 594mg | Potassium: 1017mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 4206IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 242mg | Iron: 3mg
