Tuscan Garlic Butter Chicken
Tuscan Garlic Butter Chicken is a delightful dish that brings the essence of Italy to your dinner table. Featuring succulent chicken breasts enveloped in a creamy garlic butter sauce, enhanced with fresh spinach and aromatic herbs, this easy-to-make recipe transforms any meal into a memorable experience. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, serve it over pasta or rice to soak up every delicious drop of the luscious sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season chicken breasts generously with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt 3 tbsp butter and sear the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- Add remaining butter and minced garlic to the skillet; sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour in chicken broth, add Italian seasoning, and stir in Parmesan cheese until well combined.
- Fold in fresh spinach until wilted, then return chicken to the skillet or transfer to the baking dish.
- Drizzle sauce over chicken and bake for about 15 minutes until bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: - For added richness, let the chicken marinate in olive oil and Italian seasoning for an hour before cooking. - Substitute shrimp or tofu for chicken for a different twist. - Add sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.