Description
Creamy Tuscan Chicken Soup is a heartwarming dish that brings the rich flavors of Tuscany to your table. This delightful soup features tender chicken simmered in a creamy broth, infused with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach. Perfect for cozy dinners or chilly nights, each spoonful delivers comfort and flavor. Serve it alongside crusty bread to soak up every drop of this delicious creation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (preferably oil-packed)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sauté until golden brown on both sides (about 5 minutes per side).
- Add minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes; cook for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth to deglaze the pot, scraping up any flavorful bits. Bring to a gentle simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and fresh spinach; cook for another 5 minutes until spinach has wilted.
- Mix in Italian seasoning and grated Parmesan cheese. Adjust seasoning as necessary before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg