Description
Creamy Tuscan Chicken with Spinach and Mushrooms is a comforting dish that brings the flavors of Italy right to your kitchen. Tender chicken breasts are enveloped in a luscious, velvety sauce made from heavy cream, earthy mushrooms, and fresh spinach. This recipe is perfect for cozy dinners or special gatherings, allowing you to impress guests without spending hours in the kitchen. With just a handful of ingredients and simple steps, you can create a restaurant-quality meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 8 oz cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping garlic and slicing mushrooms.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sear each side for about 5-6 minutes until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and sliced mushrooms for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir in Parmesan cheese and dried Italian herbs until well combined.
- Add fresh spinach to the sauce; it will wilt quickly. Return seared chicken to the skillet and let simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot with extra sauce drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 150mg