Creamy Tuscan Chicken Skillet Recipe
This creamy Tuscan chicken skillet is an easy one-pan dinner made with tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and a rich Parmesan cream sauce. It’s a comforting weeknight meal that comes together in about 30 minutes.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 5–7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the garlic and sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream, then stir in the Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add the spinach and return the chicken to the skillet, cooking until the spinach wilts and the chicken is heated through.
- Remove from heat, garnish with fresh basil if desired, and serve warm.