Creamy One-Pot Tuscan Chicken
A quick and easy creamy Tuscan chicken recipe cooked in one pot, featuring garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, and a luscious creamy sauce. Ready in 30 minutes, perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs / 680 g), pounded to even thickness
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (preferably packed in oil)
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
- 1 cup low sodium chicken broth (240 ml)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme mix)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and pound to about 1/2 inch thickness. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and dried Italian herbs.
- Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Sear chicken breasts until golden brown on one side, about 4-5 minutes. Flip and cook the other side for 3-4 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Lower heat to medium. Add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the pan. Stir frequently for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir to combine, scraping browned bits from the pan. Simmer gently for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes if using. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Return chicken breasts to the pan, spoon sauce over them. Cover and simmer on low heat for 8-10 minutes until chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165°F / 74°C).
- Remove lid and stir in fresh spinach. Let wilt for 1-2 minutes. Stir gently to combine.
- Serve warm over pasta, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.
Notes
If sauce is too thick, add more broth or cream to loosen. If too thin, simmer uncovered to reduce. Use fresh garlic for best flavor. Let chicken rest in sauce off heat for juiciness. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk and Parmesan with nutritional yeast. For gluten-free, ensure broth is certified gluten-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast wit
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 9
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 45
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