Creamy Tuscan Chicken 🍗🍅—a rich, flavorful dish with tender chicken, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and a creamy garlic sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner!
Creamy Tuscan Chicken
Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Optional: red pepper flakes for a little heat
Instructions
1. Cook chicken
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (internal temp 165°F/74°C).
- Remove chicken and set aside.
2. Make sauce
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic ~30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes and Italian seasoning; cook 1–2 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth; stir well.
- Add Parmesan and stir until melted and smooth.
3. Finish
- Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over, and simmer 2–3 minutes.
4. Serve
- Over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
- Garnish with extra Parmesan and parsley if desired.
Tips
- Sun-dried tomatoes in oil add extra richness.
- For thinner sauce, add more chicken broth.
- Optional: add mushrooms or a splash of white wine for extra depth.
I can also give you a quick 20-minute one-pan Creamy Tuscan Chicken version that’s perfect for busy nights.
Do you want the quick one-pan version?
