Description
Indulge in this Creamy Tuscan Chicken Skillet with Shallots, where tender chicken is enveloped in a rich, velvety cream sauce infused with garlic, fresh spinach, and sweet shallots. This comforting dish transports you to Italy with every bite. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, it’s easy to prepare yet impressively delicious. Serve it over pasta or rice for a complete meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 medium shallots, finely chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (oregano and basil)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook until golden brown on both sides (about 7-8 minutes per side). Remove from the skillet and let rest.
- In the same skillet, add chopped shallots and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant (about 1-2 minutes).
- Pour in heavy cream and dried herbs while scraping the bottom of the pan. Let simmer until thickened.
- Stir in fresh spinach until wilted, then mix in grated Parmesan until melted.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over each piece. Cook together for another couple of minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 150mg