Creamy Tuscan Chicken Skillet
A quick and easy one-pan dinner featuring tender chicken breasts in a creamy garlic and sun-dried tomato sauce with fresh spinach. Ready in under 30 minutes, this comforting dish is perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (oil-packed preferred)
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Pat dry chicken breasts and season both sides with salt, pepper, and dried Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
- Add chicken breasts and sear for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and almost cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and softened.
- Add fresh baby spinach and stir until wilted, about 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Let thicken slightly, about 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in freshly grated Parmesan cheese until melted and sauce is creamy. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Return chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Simmer gently for 3-5 minutes until chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C).
- Serve hot, spooning sauce over chicken. Garnish with extra Parmesan or fresh basil if desired.
Notes
Patting the chicken dry before searing is crucial for a golden crust. Use medium heat when simmering the cream to avoid curdling. If sauce thickens too much, add a splash of chicken broth or water to loosen. Freshly grated Parmesan melts better than pre-grated. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days; reheat gently with added cream or broth to restore creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast wit
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 30
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