one skillet creamy tuscan chicken

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Beth Pierce
Ofallon, MO

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.

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

Ingredients For one skillet creamy tuscan chicken

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

How To Make one skillet creamy tuscan chicken

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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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