Description
Creamy Tuscan Chicken is the ultimate one-pan dinner! Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts simmered in a creamy garlic parmesan sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach. So comforting and full of flavor.
Ingredients
▢ 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
▢ Salt and pepper, to taste
▢ 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
▢ 2 tablespoons olive oil
▢ 3 cloves garlic, minced
▢ 1 cup heavy cream
▢ 1/2 cup chicken broth
▢ 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
▢ 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil), drained and chopped
▢ 1 1/2 cups fresh baby spinach
▢ Optional: red pepper flakes, for a touch of heat
Instructions
1. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 5–7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up the brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
5. Stir in parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
6. Add sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. Cook until spinach is wilted, about 2–3 minutes.
7. Return the chicken to the pan and spoon the sauce over the top. Simmer for another 2–3 minutes to reheat the chicken and meld the flavors.
8. Serve hot over mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice.
Notes
• You can substitute chicken thighs for a juicier cut.
• Add mushrooms for extra umami.
• This dish pairs beautifully with garlic bread or a light green salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg