Description
A rich, savory, and restaurant-quality creamy Tuscan garlic chicken with sun-dried tomatoes that comes together in just 30 minutes, making it the perfect busy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5–6 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil), chopped
- 1 cup chicken broth (low-sodium)
- 1 cup heavy cream (full-fat)
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season generously with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Pound to even thickness if needed.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown, then remove to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
- Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and a splash of their oil to the pan. Stir for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape up brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add heavy cream and simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Remove skillet from heat. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add fresh spinach and stir until wilted (1-2 minutes). Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Return chicken to the skillet, nestling it into the sauce. Heat through for 1-2 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan and fresh basil if desired.
Notes
Do not overcook the chicken; remove it from the pan while cooking the sauce to keep it juicy. Always remove the pan from heat before adding cheese to prevent it from becoming grainy. Use fresh Parmesan rather than pre-grated for a smoother sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of broth or milk. If too thin, simmer longer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast wit
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 620
- Fat: 34
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 35
Keywords: Tuscan chicken, creamy garlic chicken, sun-dried tomato chicken, 30 minute dinner, weeknight meals, easy chicken recipe, one pan dinner