One Pan Creamy Tuscan Chicken
This one pan creamy Tuscan chicken is a rich yet balanced dinner made with juicy chicken breasts, garlic cream sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan cheese. Everything comes together in one skillet for an easy, restaurant-quality meal with minimal cleanup—perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
- Main Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (pounded slightly or halved lengthwise)
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes drained and sliced
- Flavor Base & Sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Pantry Staples
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken
- Pat chicken dry with paper towels.
- Season both sides with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Sear the Chicken
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken and sear for 5–6 minutes per side until golden.
- Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
- Build the Sauce
- Reduce heat to medium.
- Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits from the pan.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Add Tuscan Elements
- Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and simmer for 3–4 minutes.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Finish Cooking
- Return chicken to the skillet.
- Simmer for 5 minutes, until chicken reaches 165°F internally and sauce thickens.
- Rest & Serve
- Remove from heat and rest for 5 minutes.
- Garnish with extra Parmesan or fresh basil if desired.
Notes
- Keep heat moderate once cream is added to prevent separating.
- Use oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes for the best flavor.
- Sauce thickens as it rests—add broth if needed.