Description
A rich, garlicky, one-pan dinner ready in 30 minutes. This restaurant-quality creamy Tuscan garlic chicken skillet uses pantry staples like sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and parmesan for a comforting weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs / 680g), pounded to 1/2 inch thickness
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6–8 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (low-sodium)
- 1 cup heavy cream (full-fat)
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped and drained
- 2–3 cups fresh spinach, packed
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Pound chicken breasts to an even 1/2 inch thickness. Season both sides generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 5-6 minutes on one side until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 4-5 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic to the same skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth, scraping up brown bits from the bottom of the pan, and simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and sun-dried tomatoes. Simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken.
- Add fresh spinach and stir until wilted and bright green, about 1-2 minutes.
- Remove skillet from heat. Sprinkle parmesan cheese over the sauce and stir until melted and smooth. Add red pepper flakes if using. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Return chicken to the skillet, nestling it into the sauce. Spoon sauce over the top and let sit for 1 minute to reheat. Serve garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
Pound the chicken for even cooking. Do not skip searing for flavor. Remove pan from heat before adding cheese to prevent graininess. Use fresh garlic for best flavor. Sauce can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days but does not freeze well due to dairy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast wit
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 32
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 35
Keywords: Tuscan chicken, creamy garlic chicken, one pan dinner, weeknight dinner, easy chicken recipe, sun-dried tomato chicken, 30 minute meals