Description
Creamy Tuscan marry me chicken brings Italian romance to your dinner table with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach dancing in a luxurious sauce. Rich parmesan and herbs create a mouthwatering experience you’ll want to savor again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Herbs and Aromatics:
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Liquid and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 cup heavy cream (237 milliliters)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth (237 milliliters)
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (150 grams)
- Olive oil for cooking (30 milliliters / 2 tablespoons)
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet to medium-high temperature, coating the surface with olive oil for optimal searing.
- Generously season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, ensuring even coverage on both sides.
- Place seasoned chicken into the hot skillet, cooking for 5-6 minutes per side until a golden-brown crust develops and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a separate plate, maintaining its warmth and juiciness.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium and introduce minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes, sautéing for approximately 1-2 minutes to release aromatic flavors.
- Deglaze the pan by pouring chicken broth, using a wooden spoon to scrape accumulated browned bits from the skillet’s surface.
- Incorporate heavy cream into the pan, creating a rich, velvety sauce, then gently fold in fresh spinach leaves until they wilt and become tender.
- Carefully return seared chicken to the skillet, nestling the pieces into the creamy sauce.
- Allow the chicken to simmer for an additional 3-5 minutes, enabling the flavors to meld and the sauce to slightly thicken.
- Serve immediately, spooning extra sauce over the chicken for maximum flavor absorption.
Notes
- Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts for the most tender and consistent results.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to ensure a perfect golden-brown sear and crispy exterior.
- Opt for fresh baby spinach for a brighter, fresher flavor that wilts quickly in the creamy sauce.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt to reduce calories while maintaining richness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg