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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Skillet Recipe in Just 30 Minutes


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  • Author: lia
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

A quick and delicious creamy Tuscan chicken skillet with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and garlic in a rich parmesan cream sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove from pan.
  3. In same skillet, add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, cook until spinach wilts (about 2 minutes).
  5. Pour in heavy cream, parmesan, Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes. Stir until sauce thickens slightly (3-4 minutes).
  6. Return chicken to skillet, spooning sauce over the top. Simmer 2 minutes.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with extra parmesan if desired.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, use the oil from sun-dried tomatoes jar instead of olive oil
  • Chicken thighs work well too – increase cooking time by 2-3 minutes per side
  • Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 recipe
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 780mg
  • Fat: 33g
  • Saturated Fat: 17g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 42g
  • Cholesterol: 185mg