Creamy One-Pan Tuscan Chicken
A quick and easy creamy Tuscan chicken recipe made in one pan with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan cheese. Ready in 20 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs / 680g)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (oil-packed recommended)
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup chicken broth (120 ml)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes, kale or arugula instead of spinach
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels, then season both sides generously with salt, pepper, and 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown but not fully cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Lower heat to medium. Add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the same pan. Stir for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in ½ cup chicken broth and 1 cup heavy cream, scraping the bottom of the pan to loosen browned bits. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese until melted and combined, then add fresh spinach. Stir gently as the spinach wilts, about 2 minutes.
- Nestle the seared chicken breasts back into the creamy sauce. Spoon sauce over the top. Cover and simmer on low heat for 5 minutes to finish cooking the chicken.
- Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes if desired. Remove from heat and let rest for a minute before serving.
Notes
Pat chicken dry before searing for a golden crust. Use medium-high heat to avoid burning. Add spinach last to prevent mushiness. Reheat gently with a splash of broth or cream to keep sauce smooth. Substitute coconut cream and nutritional yeast for a dairy-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast wit
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 40
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