Description
A delicious, comforting dish featuring tender chicken breasts in a rich, creamy sauce with garlic, spinach, and juicy cherry tomatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add cherry tomatoes and cook until they begin to soften, about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in spinach and cook until wilted.
- Pour in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, stirring until well combined. Let simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it in the sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve.
Notes
Creamy Tuscan Chicken pairs well with pasta, mashed potatoes, or a fresh green salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 47g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: chicken, creamy sauce, Italian, quick dinner, comfort food