Description
Indulgent Tuscan chicken dances with rich, velvety sauce and sun-kissed herbs, promising a Mediterranean escape on your dinner plate. Silky parmesan, tender chicken, and aromatic garlic create a luxurious experience you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
Dairy and Cream:
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 0.5 cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
Herbs, Spices, and Seasonings:
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- salt (to taste)
- black pepper (to taste)
Cooking Liquids and Oils:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 2 cups fresh spinach (washed and dried)
- 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped, oil-packed)
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sear in hot olive oil until golden brown and crispy on both sides, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Remove chicken from pan and set aside, keeping warm.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant and translucent, releasing its aromatic essence.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach, stirring quickly to wilt the greens and integrate their vibrant flavors.
- Pour chicken broth and heavy cream into the pan, creating a rich, velvety base for the sauce.
- Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese, whisking continuously to prevent clumping and ensure smooth consistency.
- Simmer the sauce on medium-low heat for 3-4 minutes, allowing it to thicken and develop deeper flavors.
- Gently return seared chicken to the pan, nestling pieces into the creamy sauce.
- Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, ensuring chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and is fully coated with the luxurious sauce.
- Garnish with freshly chopped herbs like basil or parsley for a final burst of freshness before serving.
Notes
- Achieve golden-brown perfection by ensuring chicken is dry before searing, preventing steaming and promoting a crispy exterior.
- Prevent sauce separation by adding cream gradually and maintaining a gentle simmer, which helps create a smooth, velvety consistency.
- Customize the dish for dietary needs by substituting dairy cream with coconut milk or cashew cream for a lighter, dairy-free version.
- Enhance flavor depth by deglazing the pan with white wine before adding broth, capturing all the delicious browned bits from chicken searing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 466 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 428 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg