One Pot Creamy Tuscan Chicken Recipe
One Pot Creamy Tuscan Chicken Recipe is rich, comforting and very easy to cook. This dish feels fancy but needs simple steps.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup sun dried tomatoes sliced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- ½ teaspoon red chili flakes optional
Instructions
Season the Chicken
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning on both sides evenly.
Heat the Pan
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot.
Sear the Chicken
- Add chicken to the pan. Cook four minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
Cook the Garlic
- Add minced garlic to the same pan. Stir gently for thirty seconds until fragrant.
Add Sun Dried Tomatoes
- Add sun dried tomatoes to the pan. Stir and cook for one minute.
Pour in Broth
- Pour chicken broth into the pan. Scrape the bottom to release flavor.
Add Cream
- Lower heat slightly. Pour in heavy cream and stir slowly.
Add Parmesan
- Add grated Parmesan cheese. Stir until sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
Add Spinach
- Add fresh spinach. Stir gently until wilted and mixed well.
Return Chicken
- Place chicken back into the pan. Spoon sauce over each piece.
Simmer Gently
- Cover and simmer for ten minutes until chicken is fully cooked.
Final Touch
- Sprinkle chili flakes if desired. Taste sauce and adjust seasoning.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
- Do not boil the cream. Keep heat low.
- Add mushrooms for extra texture and flavor.
- Use half and half for lighter sauce.
- Add fresh basil before serving for aroma.
- Serve with gluten free sides if needed.