Description
This Tuscan Chicken recipe is a rich and creamy dish featuring tender chicken breasts, earthy mushrooms, fresh spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes, all smothered in a flavorful parmesan garlic sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for a quick yet elegant weeknight dinner. Serve it with pasta, rice, or crusty bread for a satisfying meal!
Ingredients
1 1/4 lbs thin boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons butter
8 ounces button mushrooms, sliced
1 tablespoon flour
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 cup chicken broth
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup baby spinach leaves
1/3 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked (internal temperature 165°F). Remove and cover with foil.
- Sauté the Mushrooms: Wipe the pan clean, melt butter over medium heat, and sauté mushrooms for 5-6 minutes until tender.
- Make the Sauce: Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Sprinkle flour over the mushrooms, then gradually whisk in chicken broth and heavy cream. Simmer until slightly thickened, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Add the Final Ingredients: Stir in parmesan cheese until melted. Add spinach and sun-dried tomatoes, cooking until the spinach wilts.
- Combine & Serve: Return the chicken to the pan, coating it in the sauce. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Protein Variations: Swap chicken breasts for boneless thighs or even shrimp.
Dairy-Free Option: Use coconut milk instead of heavy cream and nutritional yeast instead of parmesan.
Low-Carb: Serve over cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles.
Extra Flavor: A splash of white wine or red pepper flakes enhances the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 445 kcal per serving
