Description
One-Pot Creamy Tuscan Chicken is a delightful dish that brings the flavors of Italy to your table with minimal effort. This comforting meal features tender chicken breasts simmered in a luscious sauce made from garlic, cherry tomatoes, spinach, and rich heavy cream, all perfectly blended with Parmesan cheese. Ideal for cozy weeknight dinners or impressing guests at special occasions, this recipe is both simple and satisfying. With vibrant colors and irresistibly creamy textures, it guarantees to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by gathering everything on the counter.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once shimmering, season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and sear until golden brown on both sides (6-7 minutes each). Remove from skillet.
- Add minced garlic to the same skillet; sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in cherry tomatoes and spinach; cook until tomatoes burst and spinach wilts (3-5 minutes).
- Reduce heat to low; slowly stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Return chicken to skillet; simmer for about 5 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve hot over pasta or with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg