Description
Creamy Tuscan Chicken with Cherry Tomatoes is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with a rich and creamy sauce, enhanced by the sweetness of cherry tomatoes and the freshness of spinach.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet.
- Cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add cherry tomatoes and cook until they start to soften.
- Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted.
- Pour in the heavy cream and add Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning, stirring until combined.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer for a few minutes until heated through.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a non-dairy alternative.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- This dish pairs well with pasta or rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Creamy Tuscan Chicken, Cherry Tomatoes, Italian Chicken Recipe