Description
Creamy Tuscan chicken with white beans is a comforting Italian-inspired dish that brings warmth to your dinner table. Tender chicken breasts simmer in a rich, creamy sauce infused with garlic, fresh spinach, and juicy cherry tomatoes. Hearty white beans add protein and texture, making this dish not only delicious but also satisfying. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in, this recipe is easy to prepare and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 can (15 oz) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients and gather all items needed.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes per side). Remove from the pan.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute), then add cherry tomatoes.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir in Italian seasoning; scrape up any brown bits from the bottom for added flavor.
- Add spinach and drained white beans to the sauce; cook until spinach wilts.
- Return chicken to the skillet, coating it with the sauce. Sprinkle grated Parmesan on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 375g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 51g
- Cholesterol: 175mg