Go Back
–+ servings
Print Recipe Pin Recipe Save Recipe
No ratings yet

Creamy Tuscan Chicken Recipe

Juicy chicken breasts in a creamy parmesan skillet sauce that's studded with sweet sun dried tomatoes and baby spinach.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 5 people
Calories: 521 kcal
Author: Shawn

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 3 breasts
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 3 tsp garlic, minced
  • ½ cup chicken broth, low sodium
  • 1 ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
  • ½ cup sun dried tomatoes
  • 1 cup baby spinach
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Use a heavy rolling pin or meat mallet to pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness. Season the chicken with salt, Italian seasoning, pepper and paprika on both sides.
  • Heat a skillet with avocado oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, cook the chicken in the pan for 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside on a plate, cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
    NOTE: The chicken will not be cooked through at this point, you're just wanting to have a nice golden sear on both sides.
  • To the hot skillet, add in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Splash in the chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the pan, releasing any browned bits (loads of flavor!). Reduce the heat to medium-low and pour in the heavy cream and parmesan cheese. Stir to combine.
  • Add in the sun dried tomatoes and baby spinach. Nestle the chicken breasts into the creamy sauce and let the mixture simmer, stirring occasionally for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees.
  • Serve the chicken and creamy sauce over rice, noodles. mashed potatoes or with gnocchi. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 521kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 168mg | Sodium: 1064mg | Potassium: 1013mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1837IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 313mg | Iron: 2mg
Keywords: Chicken, Pasta, sun dried tomatoes
DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE?don't forget to share a picture and mention @iwashyoudry on Instagram or tag #iwashyoudry!