Creamy Tuscan Chicken Recipe
Creamy Tuscan Chicken features tender, juicy pieces of chicken bathed in an unbelievably rich sun-dried tomato, spinach, and cream sauce. It's an elegant yet rustic Italian-inspired recipe that'll make you want to lick the plate!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 509kcal
Ingredients
- 3 pounds boneless chicken pieces breasts or thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion diced
- 4-5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary minced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes drained and chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream + ½ cup water
- 1 cup baby spinach leaves
- ½ cup basil leaves
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Set a large cast-iron skillet (or sauté pan) over medium heat. Add oil to the pan. Salt and pepper the chicken pieces on both sides.
- Once the oil is hot, sear the chicken pieces for 4-5 minutes per side. Set a holding plate to the side of the skillet. Once the chicken is cooked, move it to the holding plate.
- Add the onions to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, then stir in the garlic, rosemary, and sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté for another 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and water. Bring the sauce to a simmer, and simmer for 2 minutes. Then add the spinach leaves, basil leaves, and Parmesan cheese. Stir well.
- Once the greens have wilted, gently place the chicken pieces back in the sauce. Toss the chicken to coat and simmer another 2-3 minutes to warm the chicken. Serve warm with pasta, rice, or potatoes.
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Notes
- Storing Leftovers - Store the chicken and cream sauce in an airtight container and keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. It still tastes delicious, but it should be noted that the spinach and basil will wilt more.
- Freezing - I don't recommend trying to freeze Tuscan chicken. The delicate cream sauce won't hold up well to being frozen, thawed, and reheated.
- Reheating - Microwave leftovers in 20-second bursts at 50% power. Stir the cream sauce around after each burst. And you might want to add a splash of heavy cream or milk to loosen the sauce if it becomes tight in the fridge
Nutrition
Serving: 8oz chicken | Calories: 509kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 54g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 197mg | Sodium: 435mg | Potassium: 1288mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1389IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 143mg | Iron: 2mg