Easy Creamy Tuscan Chicken Skillet Recipe
Juicy chicken, fresh spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes in a creamy garlic-Parmesan sauce—an easy one-pan meal ready in 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped (oil-packed, drained)
- 2 cups fresh spinach roughly chopped
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken:
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 4–5 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Make the Sauce:
- In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the minced garlic. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and sun-dried tomatoes. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
Combine and Cook:
- Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Simmer for 5–7 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Add the chopped spinach to the skillet during the last 2 minutes of cooking, stirring gently to wilt it.
Serve:
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm with your favorite side dish.