Description
This Creamy Tuscan Chicken with Spinach is a warm and comforting dish packed with flavors and nutrients. It's quick to prepare, making it ideal for busy weeknights, and is both beautifully light and rich, providing a guilt-free indulgence. Each bite embodies culinary harmony with tender chicken smothered in a creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach.
Ingredients
4 Chicken Breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
2 tbsp Olive Oil
4–5 cloves Garlic, minced
1 large Shallot, finely diced
1 cup Chicken Broth (low sodium)
1 cup Full-Fat Coconut Milk
1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese, freshly grated (optional)
5–6 oz Fresh Spinach, washed and roughly chopped
1/4 cup Fresh Basil, chopped
1 tsp Dried Italian Seasoning
Salt, to taste
Black Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and pound them to about ½-inch thickness. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and ½ teaspoon of Italian seasoning
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 3-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and sauté diced shallots for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute
- Add chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits. Bring to a gentle simmer for 2 minutes
- Stir in the coconut milk and sun-dried tomatoes, and add the remaining Italian seasoning. Allow to simmer
- Fold in the spinach a handful at a time until wilted. If using, stir in Parmesan until melted
- Return the chicken to the skillet and let it simmer in the sauce for another 5-7 minutes
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve immediately
Notes
This recipe is gluten-free and easily adaptable for vegetarians or vegans.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 170 mg