Description
A comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken simmered in a rich creamy sauce with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and mushrooms.
Ingredients
- Chicken (breast or thighs)
- Mushrooms (cremini or button)
- Fresh minced garlic
- Sun-dried tomatoes
- Spinach or kale
- Heavy cream or cream cheese
- Parmesan cheese
- Olive oil
- Butter
- Herbs (basil, thyme, or oregano)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat a mix of olive oil and butter over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet. Cook until golden brown on both sides, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add more olive oil if necessary, then toss in minced garlic and mushrooms. Sauté until mushrooms are golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and your choice of greens. Cook until the greens are wilted.
- Lower the heat, add the heavy cream or cream cheese, and stir well to combine. Simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add the chicken back into the skillet, spooning the sauce over it. Continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle in the Parmesan cheese and herbs, stirring until combined. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve warm over pasta, rice, or with a crusty baguette.
Notes
For substitutions, try boneless turkey or tofu for a vegetarian option. Experiment with different mushrooms for varied flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken, creamy, garlic, Tuscan, skillet