Description

This creamy Tuscan chicken soup is a delicious and easy dinner recipe! Juicy chicken breasts are simmered in a luxurious cream sauce with parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, onions and plenty of spinach.

Ingredients

Scale

4 (6-ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or a mix of individual spices such as oregano, thyme, basil, and rosemary)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves (minced)
¼ cup finely chopped yellow onion
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (thinly sliced)
2 cups baby spinach
1 ½ cups heavy cream (*see note above for dairy-free options)
¼ cup freshly grated parmesan

Instructions

Begin by preparing the chicken. Season both sides of each chicken breast with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Next, sear the chicken. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
Now, cook the onions. In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of oil along with the onion. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until the onion becomes soft.
Incorporate the sun-dried tomatoes and garlic, sautéing for an additional minute until fragrant.
Add the spinach and continue to sauté for another minute until it begins to wilt.
Pour in the heavy cream and add the parmesan cheese, stirring to combine, and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Finally, return the chicken to the skillet and let it cook until heated through, which should take about 5 minutes.

Notes

TECHNIQUE TIP: Use the oil from sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor in the chicken.

STORAGE: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

SUBSTITUTION: For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4
Calories: 692 kcal
Sugar: 3 g
Sodium: 995 mg
Fat: 52 g
Saturated Fat: 24 g
Unsaturated Fat: 23 g
Trans Fat: 0.03 g
Carbohydrates: 9 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 48 g
Cholesterol: 233 mg