Description
Creamy Tuscan Chicken Skillet brings Mediterranean sunshine right to your dinner table with tender chicken swimming in a rich, herb-infused sauce packed with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes. Weeknight dinners get an instant upgrade when this one-pan wonder delivers maximum flavor without complicated prep work.
Ingredients
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Primary Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs or 680 grams)
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 2 cups (60 grams) fresh baby spinach
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 cup (130 grams) sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- ½ cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Generously rub 4 chicken breasts (1.5 lbs) with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat to 375°F.
- Sear chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Transfer to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium and add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until aromatic.
- Pour 1 cup heavy cream into the skillet. Stir constantly and bring to a gentle simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Add 2 cups fresh baby spinach and 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning. Cook until spinach softens and reduces, approximately 1-2 minutes.
- Return chicken to the skillet and coat thoroughly with creamy sauce. Sprinkle ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese over the top.
- Let the chicken warm through for an additional 2 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt and sauce to thicken slightly.
- Plate your chicken and drizzle extra sauce over the top. Serve immediately with pasta or roasted vegetables.
Notes
- Always use a meat thermometer to check chicken’s internal temperature for safe and perfectly cooked protein.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to help achieve a beautiful golden-brown sear that locks in moisture.
- Use fresh baby spinach for the brightest color and most tender texture in the final dish.
- Select a wide, heavy-bottomed skillet to ensure even heat distribution and prevent burning during the cooking process.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-16 minutes
- Category: One-Skillet
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg