Creamy Tuscan Chicken Dinner for Two Recipe
Golden pan-seared chicken breasts nestled in a luscious garlic cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and parmesan. This creamy Tuscan chicken recipe is rich, comforting, and restaurant-quality, perfect for a delicious dinner for two.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Sauce
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- ¼ cup grated parmesan
Instructions
- Season Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides evenly with salt and pepper to enhance flavor.
- Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 5–6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic: In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Make Sauce: Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, then add the sliced sun-dried tomatoes. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook for 2 minutes to combine the flavors.
- Simmer Chicken in Sauce: Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet with the sauce. Let them simmer gently for 5 minutes, allowing the chicken to absorb the flavors and the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Add Spinach and Parmesan: Stir in the fresh spinach and grated parmesan cheese into the sauce. Cook for another 1–2 minutes until the spinach wilts and the sauce becomes creamy and smooth.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
- Do not boil the cream; keep the sauce at a gentle simmer to prevent curdling.
- For a thicker sauce, add extra parmesan cheese gradually.
- Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days. Reheat cream sauce dishes gently on low heat for best texture.
- For dairy-free and tomato-free adaptations, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk, parmesan with nutritional yeast, and replace sun-dried tomatoes with roasted red peppers to suit allergies or sensitivities.