Creamy Tuscan Chicken: A Rich and Flavourful One-Pan Dinner
Description
Creamy Tuscan Chicken is a restaurant-quality dish you can easily make at home in under an hour. Juicy, pan-seared chicken breasts are simmered in a luscious garlic cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan cheese. This comforting, low-carb recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners yet elegant enough for entertaining guests. Packed with bold Italian-inspired flavours, it pairs beautifully with pasta, rice, or crusty bread. Whether you’re looking for a creamy chicken recipe or a quick skillet meal, this Tuscan chicken will quickly become a family favourite you’ll want to make again and again.
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Servings
4 servings
Creamy Tuscan Chicken
Creamy Tuscan Chicken is a restaurant-quality dish you can easily makeat home in under an hour.
Ingredients
Method
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- 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.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add butter. Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the pan for extra flavour.
- Add heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Stir until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Mix in sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach. Cook until the spinach wilts.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top. Simmer for 3–5 minutes to meld flavours.
- Serve hot with your choice of pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
Notes
Chef’s Tips
- Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness for more consistent cooking.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for a smoother, richer sauce.
- Don’t overcook the chicken—remove it as soon as it reaches 75°C (165°F).
- Add a splash of white wine before the cream for extra depth of flavour.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream (though the sauce will be less rich).
