Description
This Creamy Tuscan Chicken combines tender chicken breasts with a velvety basil cream sauce, creating a comforting dish that transports you to Italy. Perfect for a cozy dinner, it’s quick to prepare and bursting with fresh flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves (about 2 ounces)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (chopped)
- 1 unit lemon (zest of)
- lemon wedges (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, ensuring even seasoning on both sides. This should take about 2 minutes.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter until the butter foams and turns slightly brown, about 2 minutes.
- Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 75°C.
- Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 cup of halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet, sautéing for about 2-3 minutes until the garlic is fragrant and the tomatoes are soft.
- Add 1 cup of fresh spinach leaves and 1/2 cup of chicken broth to the skillet. Stir until the spinach has wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Pour in 1 cup of heavy cream and 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese. Stir well and let the sauce simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
- Add 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes (optional), and 1/4 cup of chopped fresh basil leaves. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Let the mixture rest for 1-2 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Plate the Creamy Tuscan Chicken, sprinkle with lemon zest, and serve with lemon wedges if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg