One-Pot Creamy Tuscan Chicken Spinach (Print Version)

Creamy chicken, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes simmered together in a single pan for an easy, comforting meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Poultry

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 teaspoon salt
03 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
04 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
05 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Sauce Base

06 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
07 - ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and sliced
08 - 1 cup chicken broth
09 - 1 cup heavy cream
10 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
11 - 4 cups fresh baby spinach
12 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

→ Garnish

13 - 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
14 - 2 tablespoons extra Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Pat chicken breasts thoroughly dry. Season both sides generously with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breasts for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and nearly cooked through. Remove chicken from pan and set aside on a plate.
03 - Reduce skillet heat to medium. Melt unsalted butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, approximately 30 seconds.
04 - Add sliced sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
05 - Pour in chicken broth, deglazing the pan by scraping up any browned bits. Stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Allow to simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
06 - Add fresh baby spinach to the skillet. Stir gently until just wilted, about 1 minute.
07 - Return the seared chicken breasts and any accumulated juices to the pan. Gently simmer for 5-7 minutes, spooning the creamy sauce over the chicken, until the chicken is fully cooked through and the sauce is rich and creamy.
08 - Garnish with chopped fresh basil and additional grated Parmesan cheese, if desired. Serve hot.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Ready in just 40 minutes from start to finish
  • Uses simple ingredients that create gourmet flavor
  • Everything cooks in one pan for easy cleanup
  • Perfect balance of protein and vegetables in each bite
02 -
  • Perfect for meal prep as flavors improve overnight
  • Contains approximately 41g of protein per serving
  • Can be made with chicken thighs for even more flavor and moisture
03 -
  • Always bring chicken to room temperature before cooking for more even results. Cold chicken straight from the refrigerator will seize up and cook unevenly.
  • Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness at 165°F without cutting into the chicken and losing precious juices.
  • When adding Parmesan to the sauce, remove the pan from direct heat first to prevent the cheese from clumping or becoming stringy.

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