One Pot Creamy Tuscan Garlic Parmesan Chicken
This One Pot Creamy Tuscan Garlic Parmesan Chicken is a quick, easy, and comforting dinner featuring juicy chicken in a velvety garlic parmesan sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. Perfect for busy weeknights, it delivers bold Italian flavors with minimal cleanup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 2 cups baby spinach
- Fresh basil, sliced or torn, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden (chicken does not need to be cooked through). Transfer to a plate and cover loosely with foil.
- Lower heat to medium. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the skillet.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce starts to thicken.
- Add grated parmesan and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Stir until smooth and glossy.
- Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes and simmer for 1 minute.
- Return chicken to the skillet, turning to coat in the sauce. Cover and simmer over low heat for 6-8 minutes, or until chicken reaches 165°F internally.
- Scatter baby spinach over the top, cover, and cook for 1-2 minutes until wilted. Stir gently to combine.
- Taste and adjust salt/pepper as needed. Garnish with fresh basil if desired. Serve hot over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.
Notes
For best results, use freshly grated parmesan and don’t rush the simmer—let the flavors meld. If the sauce thickens too much, add a splash of broth or cream. Chicken thighs can be substituted for breasts. For a dairy-free version, use plant-based cream and vegan parmesan. If sauce separates, whisk in a tablespoon of cream or hot water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 26
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 37
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