Description
Indulge in this creamy Tuscan chicken, featuring tender chicken breasts and vibrant spinach enveloped in a rich, flavorful sauce. Perfect for any cozy dinner or elegant gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (oil-packed recommended)
- 3 cups fresh spinach, washed
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup pine nuts, toasted (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper and sauté until golden brown, about 6–7 minutes per side.
- Add minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes; cook until fragrant.
- Stir in fresh spinach until wilted.
- Lower heat and mix in softened cream cheese until melted. Gradually pour in chicken broth to create a creamy sauce.
- Sprinkle in Parmesan while stirring until fully incorporated.
- Serve over pasta or rice, drizzling extra sauce on top.
Notes
- Swap spinach for kale for a different twist.
- For added crunch, include toasted pine nuts.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 140mg