Creamy Tuscan Chicken Skillet
A quick and easy one-pan meal featuring juicy chicken breasts in a rich, creamy sauce with sundried tomatoes and fresh spinach, perfect for weeknights or casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (preferably thinner cuts)
- ⅓ cup oil-packed sundried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth (low sodium recommended)
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme blend)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides generously with salt, pepper, and dried Italian herbs.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
- Add chicken breasts and cook 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F). Transfer to a plate and cover with foil.
- Reduce heat to medium, add remaining tablespoon olive oil, then sauté minced garlic and chopped sundried tomatoes for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stir to combine, and simmer gently for 3–4 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth, then add fresh spinach and cook 1–2 minutes until wilted.
- Return chicken breasts to the skillet, nestle into the sauce, spoon sauce over top, cover, and warm together for 2 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired. Serve hot straight from the skillet.
Notes
Use oil-packed sundried tomatoes for best flavor and moisture. For a lighter sauce, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half. To prevent sauce curdling, cook over medium to low heat and stir gently when adding cheese. If sauce is too thick, add a splash of broth or cream; if too thin, simmer longer. Pounding chicken breasts thinner helps cook evenly and stay juicy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast wit
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 32
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 35
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