Description
A comforting and flavorful one-pan Tuscan garlic chicken dish with a silky cream sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach, ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for solo dinners or busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 6 oz / 170g)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (40g)
- 2 cups baby spinach (60g)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (120ml)
- 1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth (80ml)
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (25g)
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning (or mix of basil, oregano, thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional add-ins: pinch of red pepper flakes, fresh basil leaves for garnish, 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms (35g)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by mincing garlic, chopping sun-dried tomatoes, and measuring cream, broth, and Parmesan cheese.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breast with salt, pepper, and half of the Italian seasoning. Sear chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C). Remove chicken and keep warm.
- Reduce heat to medium. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits. Simmer for 1-2 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Stir in heavy cream and remaining Italian seasoning. Simmer gently for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Add baby spinach and stir until wilted, about 1-2 minutes. Remove pan from heat and stir in grated Parmesan cheese.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over the top, and warm through for about 1 minute. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil or red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
Do not overcrowd the pan when searing chicken to ensure a good sear. Use fresh garlic for best flavor. Simmer sauce gently to avoid breaking. Grate Parmesan fresh to prevent grainy sauce. Wilt spinach last to keep it tender and vibrant. Leftovers reheat well with a splash of cream or broth. If sun-dried tomatoes are unavailable, substitute with roasted red peppers or cherry tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large chicken brea
- Calories: 520
- Sodium: 480
- Fat: 33
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 45
Keywords: Tuscan chicken, creamy garlic chicken, one-pan dinner, easy weeknight meal, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, creamy sauce