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Overhead view of creamy garlic tuscan chicken in a cast iron skillet, golden seared chicken breasts in rich cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and wilted spinach, parmesan cheese melted throughout...
Sarah Mitchell

Easy One-Pot Creamy Garlic Tuscan Chicken

There are nights when I want something that feels like a restaurant meal but takes less time than scrolling through a delivery app. This creamy garlic Tuscan chicken is that recipe.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large oven-safe skillet
  • Tongs
  • Cutting board
  • Chefs knife
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken breasts with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper on both sides.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Add the sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan cheese. Stir until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens slightly, about 3-4 minutes.
  6. Add the fresh spinach and stir until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
  7. Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes to let the flavors come together.
  8. Serve immediately with crusty bread, pasta, or rice.

Notes

Use chicken thighs instead of breasts for even juicier results. The sauce thickens as it cools, so don't worry if it looks a little thin at first. Leftovers reheat beautifully — just add a splash of cream when warming up.