Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken: Transform Your Pasta Nights!
A rich and creamy Tuscan garlic chicken sauce that elevates your weeknight pasta dishes with bold flavors and a touch of elegance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup spinach, fresh
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese, grated (for serving)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet.
- Cook chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Italian seasoning.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve over pasta and top with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like mushrooms or bell peppers.
- This sauce pairs well with fettuccine or penne pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg