Whip up a flavorful Tuscan Chicken Skillet in just one pot! This easy Italian recipe brings creamy, hearty flavors to your dinner table in under an hour. Perfect for a weekday feast!
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups baby spinach leaves
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions:
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Prepare the Chicken:
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 5-6 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
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Sauté Aromatics:
- In the same skillet, add the onion and garlic, cooking until they are soft and translucent.
- Stir in the thyme and rosemary, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
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Deglaze and Simmer:
- Add the sun-dried tomatoes and chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer for 10 minutes.
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Creamy Sauce:
- Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, cooking until the sauce thickens.
- Mix in the spinach and cook until wilted.
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Finish and Serve:
- Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 495
- Protein: 31g
- Fat: 35g (Saturated: 18g)
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 370mg