one skillet creamy tuscan chicken

Ofallon, MO
Updated on Jul 13, 2019

This One Skillet Creamy Tuscan Chicken combines golden brown chicken breasts, spinach and sun dried tomatoes in an Italian seasoned rich creamy garlic Parmesan Cheese sauce. It is easy enough for a weeknight meal yet elegant enough for company. This quick and easy family dinner idea is perfect for the novice cook or busy Mom.

prep time 5 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 large chicken breasts cut in half lengthwise to make 4 thinner breasts
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried basil
  • 2 pinches dried marjoram
  • 2 pinches crushed red pepper
  • 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
  • 2/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 3 cups baby spinach
  • 2/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes
  • salt and pepper to taste

How To Make one skillet creamy tuscan chicken

  • Step 1
    Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil to large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken breasts; cook until browned on both sides and cooked through. Remove to plate and cover loosely with foil.
  • Step 2
    Add remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to skillet; reduce heat to low. Add garlic, oregano, parsley, basil, marjoram and crushed red pepper. Cook for 30-60 seconds; stirring several times.
  • Step 3
    Add the chicken broth and cream; stir to combine. Simmer for 5 minutes. Slowly stir in the Parmesan until melted. Add the spinach and sun dried tomatoes. Cook until the spinach has wilted; approximately 2-3 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste
  • Step 4
    Add the chicken back to the pan and simmer for 5 minutes. Serve promptly spooning the sauce over the chicken. If desired server over egg noodles or rice.

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