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Creamy Tuscan Chicken (Easy One-Pan Dinner)

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This Creamy Tuscan Chicken is a rich, velvety one-pan dinner made with tender golden chicken breasts simmered in a garlic parmesan cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. Easy, comforting, and perfect for busy weeknights — yet elegant enough to serve for guests.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes

Equipment

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 2 large chicken breasts (or 6 boneless thighs)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp onion powder

Sauce

  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms (optional)
  • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 cup fresh spinach (or more if you like it more spinachy)
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Prep the chicken: Pat dry chicken breast and cut long-side in half. Season with salt, black pepper, and onion powder on both sides.
  • Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • Sauté the next ingredients: To the same skillet mushrooms and sauté for about 3 minutes, then add garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add spinach: Stir in the fresh spinach and let it wilt into the sauce.
  • Build the sauce: Pour in the heavy cream and stir in the parmesan. Reduce heat to low and cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring until the sauce becomes smooth and velvety.
  • Finish the chicken: Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over the top, and simmer for a few minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked and coated in the creamy Tuscan sauce. Add chopped parsley if desired.
  • Serve: Enjoy hot over pasta, mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread.

Notes

  • For extra richness, use a mix of olive oil + butter to brown the chicken.
  • You can substitute half-and-half for the cream, but the sauce will be thinner.
  • If reheating, add a splash of broth or water to loosen the sauce.
  • Cherry tomatoes can be used instead of sun-dried tomatoes.
  • For more easy dinners check my other recipes like Chicken Sheet Pan Bake recipe and Bang Bang Chicken Skewers recipe.