Description
Achieve restaurant-quality Creamy Tuscan Chicken right in your kitchen in about 30 minutes. This recipe delivers rich flavor with simple steps perfect for new cooks.
Ingredients
- 4 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or 2 large halved)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 small onion or shallot, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, thinly sliced
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh basil, chopped, for finish
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry. Season with Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden. Move chicken to a plate.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium. Add butter, then onion or shallot. Sauté for 2 minutes until soft.
- Stir in garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Add heavy cream and parmesan cheese. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Stir in baby spinach until it wilts, about 30–60 seconds. Season with remaining salt and red pepper flakes, if using.
- Return the chicken and any collected juices to the pan. Simmer for 4–6 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce coats a spoon.
- Sprinkle with fresh chopped basil before serving.
Notes
- For faster, even cooking, slice thick chicken breasts in half horizontally.
- Add 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard after deglazing for a deeper savory taste.
- Substitute part of the broth with a splash of dry white wine when deglazing; simmer 1–2 minutes to cook off the alcohol.
- Serve this dish over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently on the stove, adding a splash of broth or water if the sauce thickens too much.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-American