Description
Creamy Tuscan Chicken with spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan sauce — a one-pan Italian meal ready in under 40 minutes.
Ingredients
1 small yellow onion
3 cloves garlic
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
1 ounce Parmesan cheese (grated)
2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2–3 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
5 ounces baby spinach
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
Instructions
1. Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
2. Slice sun-dried tomatoes and grate Parmesan.
3. Butterfly the chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper.
4. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear chicken until golden.
5. Remove chicken; sauté onions, garlic, and tomatoes with Italian seasoning.
6. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
7. Pour in heavy cream and Parmesan; simmer gently.
8. Return chicken to pan; cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
9. Serve hot with pasta or bread.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best creamy texture.
Add a squeeze of lemon juice for brightness.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One Pan
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 145mg