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One Pan Tuscan Chicken

This one pan Tuscan chicken recipe delivers a rich, creamy sun-dried tomato and Parmesan sauce wrapped around perfectly seared chicken – all in a single skillet and ready in just 30minutes. It's a foolproof one pan creamy Tuscan chicken dinner that's elegant enough for guests yet simple enough for any weeknight. Great for families, meal prep, and anyone who loves bold Italian-American flavor without a pile of dishes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 700 g boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes drained and chopped
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes optional

Method
 

  1. Season chicken breasts on both sides with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
  2. Use a large skillet set to medium heat and warm your oil. Cook the chicken for 4–5 minutes on both sides until it's golden brown. If done, remove and set it aside.
  3. Reduce the temperature to medium at this point. Add minced garlic to the same pan and cook 30–45 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add your chicken broth and scrape up the cooked brown bits stuck to the bottom. Stir in heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
  5. Stir in Parmesan until melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  6. Put the chicken back in, cover it, and let it cook 8–10 minutes over medium-low heat until it reaches 165°F internally.
  7. Stir in your fresh spinach and let it cook down for a minute or so. Serve immediately and enjoy your one pan Tuscan chicken meal.

Notes

The first time I made one pan Tuscan chicken recipe, I used jarred Alfredo sauce as a shortcut. Huge mistake. The from-scratch cream sauce takes maybe 5 extra minutes and tastes incomparably better. Once you taste it, you'll never go back to shortcuts.
One more thing: if you have fresh basil on hand, tear a small handful and stir it in right before serving. It changes everything. Bright, peppery, fresh – it cuts through the richness in the best possible way.
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 480