Description
Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken Skillet is a delightful one-pan dish that promises to warm your soul and satisfy your taste buds. Tender chicken breasts are enveloped in a creamy, garlic-infused sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach, creating a vibrant and flavorful meal perfect for any occasion. This recipe is not only delicious but also quick and easy to prepare, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. Serve it over pasta or rice, and watch everyone come back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until golden brown, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes; sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour in heavy cream while scraping the browned bits from the skillet. Let simmer for 3 minutes.
- Stir in spinach and Parmesan cheese until the spinach wilts down.
- Return chicken to the skillet, allowing it to soak up the sauce for an additional couple of minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 155mg