Creamy Tuscan Chicken with Spinach and Cherry Tomatoes
Creamy Tuscan Chicken with Spinach and Cherry Tomatoes is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a luscious creamy sauce, fresh spinach, and vibrant cherry tomatoes. This comforting recipe is not only quick to prepare—taking just 40 minutes from start to finish—but it’s also perfect for family dinners or cozy date nights at home. With its balance of flavors and eye-catching colors, this meal feels indulgent while being easy enough for any night of the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 Tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 0.5 cups heavy cream
- 0.25 cups freshly grated Parmesan
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and oregano, then sear until golden brown on both sides (about 7-8 minutes per side). Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add cherry tomatoes and cook until softened; then stir in spinach until wilted.
- Pour in the heavy cream, scraping up any bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir in Parmesan until melted and creamy.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it well with the sauce. Let simmer for a few minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve with lemon wedges for added brightness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (about 200g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 130mg