Description
Creamy Tuscan Chicken with Spinach and Mushrooms is a delightful one-pan dish that brings together tender chicken breasts, earthy mushrooms, and vibrant spinach in a luxurious creamy sauce. This recipe is perfect for family dinners or impressing guests with minimal effort. The rich flavors and colors make each bite a celebration of Italian cuisine, ensuring everyone at the table will be asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning (oregano, basil, thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and half of the Italian seasoning. Let sit while heating the pan.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté sliced mushrooms for 5-7 minutes until browned.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute before adding spinach; sauté until wilted (about 2 minutes).
- Gradually pour in heavy cream while stirring. Add grated Parmesan cheese and remaining Italian seasoning; let simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- Return seasoned chicken to the pan, ensuring it's coated in the sauce. Cook for another 10-15 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (250g)
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 155mg