Creamy Tuscan Chicken – Diethood

Creamy Tuscan Chicken – One pot, 30-minute dinner made with juicy seared chicken breasts served in a rich and creamy sauce chock full of sun-dried tomatoes, dried herbs, and fresh spinach.

This Creamy Tuscan Chicken recipe is quick, super easy, and finger-licking good! You are going to love the creamy sauce, the tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and all that spinach served over amazingly juicy chicken breasts. It’s a fancy restaurant-quality meal made right at home.

Thanks to the spinach, tomatoes, and chicken with Tuscan herbs, this recipe has all the Italian flair you could want and more. The dish is accompanied by a sauce that has all the creamy goodness you ever wanted, so get ready for an unforgettable meal. ?

Remindful of my Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce Chicken, the recipe for this tuscan chicken came about due to my hubby’s love for all-things Olive Garden. Because he’s on this Keto diet kick, I had no choice but to create a creamy chicken breasts recipe similar to my Creamy Garlic Herb Chicken that is keto-friendly. No pasta, no flour. Just some heavy cream and a handful of parmesan cheese will do.

P.S. I am not complaining at all because, I LOVE a Keto menu – bring on all the meat, and cream, and cheese, please.  ?

HOW DO YOU MAKE TUSCAN CHICKEN

• We will begin with searing our chicken breasts in olive oil, about 5 to 6 minutes per side, or until done.

• Remove chicken breasts from pan and add butter to the skillet; add in onions and garlic and cook for about 4 minutes.
• Stir in the tomatoes and spinach; cook for 1 minute, or until spinach is wilted.
• Add the heavy cream and season with basil, rosemary, and oregano. Continue to cook to a boil and stir in parmesan cheese.

• Place prepared chicken back in the pan, spoon the sauce on top of the chicken, and serve.

There you have it; winner, winner, chicken dinner! Juicy seared chicken breasts bathed in a creamy Tuscan sauce loaded with spinach, sun dried tomatoes, and herbs… bring it ON!

HOW TO MAKE AHEAD

• This is a very quick meal, but if need be, you can save time by making the sauce ahead.
• Prepare the sauce, let cool completely, and store it in an airtight container.
• Place in the fridge until ready to use. Stays good in the fridge for up to 2 days.
• When ready to use, reheat over medium-low heat. To thin it out, add a splash of chicken broth or water.

HOW TO STORE LEFTOVERS

• Store in an airtight container and refrigerate within two hours of cooking.
• Cooked chicken is safe in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• To prevent cream sauce from curdling, stir well when reheating.

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Creamy Tuscan Chicken

One pot, 30-minute dinner made with juicy seared chicken breasts served in a rich and creamy sauce chock full of sun-dried tomatoes, dried herbs, and fresh spinach.

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean

Keyword: chicken breast recipe, chicken dinner, cream sauce, spinach recipe, sun-dried tomatoes

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 465 kcal

Ingredients

FOR THE CHICKEN BREASTS

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

FOR THE CREAMY TUSCAN SAUCE

• 1/2 tablespoon butter
• 1 yellow onion diced
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
• 1 package (6 to 8 ounces) baby spinach
• 1 1/2 cup heavy cream (you can also use half & half or evaporated milk)
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
• salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

FOR THE CHICKEN BREASTS

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

2. Season chicken with salt and pepper.

3. Place the chicken in the skillet and cook for about 7 minutes; flip and continue to cook for 6 more minutes, or until done. Cooking time also depends on the thickness of the chicken breasts; use thinner chicken breasts for faster cooking.

4. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.

FOR THE CREAMY TUSCAN SAUCE

1. Add butter to the pan and melt.

2. Stir in onions and cook for 2 minutes.

3. Stir in garlic and continue to cook for 1 more minute, or until onions are soft.

4. Stir in tomatoes; cook for 1 minute.

5. Stir in spinach and continue to cook until wilted, about 1 to 2 minutes more.

6. Add heavy cream, basil, oregano, rosemary, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil.

7. Mix in parmesan cheese; stir until sauce has thickened.

8. Place chicken back in the pan and cook for 1 minute to heat through.

9. Spoon sauce over the chicken, sprinkle with parsley, and serve.

Recipe Notes

HOW TO STORE LEFTOVERS

• Store in an airtight container and refrigerate within two hours of cooking.
• Cooked chicken is safe in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• To prevent cream sauce from curdling, stir well when reheating.

 

WW FREESTYLE POINTS: 14

Those following WW Freestyle Points, use Low Fat Evaporated Milk to reduce the points down to 6 per serving. 

Nutrition Facts

Creamy Tuscan Chicken

Amount Per Serving

Calories 465 Calories from Fat 297

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 33g 51%

Saturated Fat 17g 85%

Cholesterol 168mg 56%

Sodium 393mg 16%

Potassium 1000mg 29%

Total Carbohydrates 9g 3%

Dietary Fiber 2g 8%

Sugars 6g

Protein 31g 62%

Vitamin A 24.1%

Vitamin C 11.9%

Calcium 21.8%

Iron 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.