
Creamy Tuscan Chicken
Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts smothered in a luscious garlic cream sauce loaded with sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, and Parmesan — all done in one skillet in under 35 minutes. This is the viral Tuscan chicken recipe that took over social media for good reason: it looks impressive, tastes restaurant-worthy, and is completely weeknight-friendly.
4 servings · Prep 10 min · Cook 25 min · Total 35 min
Italian · Dinner · Main Course
Ingredients
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4 piece boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded to even thickness (about ¾ inch)
2 tbsp olive oil
Seasoning
1 tsp salt
0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Sauce
4 cloves garlic minced
0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and roughly chopped
1 cup chicken broth low-sodium
1 cup heavy cream
0.5 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
3 cup fresh baby spinach loosely packed
0.25 tsp red pepper flakes
Garnish
2 tbsp fresh basil thinly sliced or torn
Equipment
Stovetop
Aluminum Foil
Mixing Bowl
Skillet
Paper Towel
Wooden Spoon
Measuring Cups
Serving Spoon
Spatula
Knife
Pan
Tongs
Measuring Spoons
Cutting Board
Mixing Bowl (4 Quarts)
Meat Thermometer
Instructions
- Pat the @[Chicken Breasts] dry with paper towels. In a small #[Mixing Bowl], mix together the @[Salt], @[Black Pepper], and @[Italian Seasoning], then season both sides of each @[Chicken Breast] evenly. Heat the @[Olive Oil] in a large #[Skillet] over ^[medium-high heat] until shimmering. Add the @[Chicken] and sear for ~[5–6 minutes] per side, until golden brown and cooked through (%[internal temp 165°F]). Transfer to a plate and tent loosely with #[Aluminum Foil].
- Reduce the heat to ^[medium]. In the same #[Skillet] (don't wipe it out — those browned bits are flavor), add the @[Minced Garlic] and @[Sun-Dried Tomatoes]. Sauté for ~[1–2 minutes], stirring constantly, until the @[Garlic] is fragrant and just golden. If using @[Red Pepper Flakes], add them now.
- Pour in the @[Chicken Broth] and use your spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the @[Heavy Cream] and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the @[Parmesan Cheese] and cook for ~[3–4 minutes], stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon. Add the @[Baby Spinach] and stir until wilted, about ~[1–2 minutes].
- Return the seared @[Chicken Breasts] to the #[Skillet], nestling them into the sauce. Spoon the sauce over the top and let everything simmer together for ~[2–3 minutes] so the @[Chicken] absorbs the flavors and heats through. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with @[Salt] and @[Black Pepper] as needed. Garnish with @[Fresh Basil] and serve immediately over pasta, rice, or crusty bread.




