30-Minute Creamy Tuscan Chicken Skillet
A hearty one-pan meal with tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach in a creamy dairy-based sauce. Perfect for weeknight feasts with rich Tuscan-inspired flavor and no pork/alcohol.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 45
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing/One-Pan Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian (Tuscan)
Ingredients
1 lb (450g) Chicken breast slices, fresh or thawed frozen
1 cup chopped Spinach, fresh or thawed and drained frozen
1/2 cup Oil-packed Sun-dried tomatoes
1/4 cup (60ml) Heavy cream, full-fat
2 cloves Garlic, minced
Instructions
Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet over high heat. Sear chicken 3-4 minutes per side until golden, set aside.
Add 1 tbsp oil to the skillet, sauté garlic 30 seconds. Add sun-dried tomatoes, blend into a pulp.
Pour in heavy cream, simmer 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens. Return chicken to the pan.
Toss chicken in sauce, add chopped spinach, and cook 1 minute until wilted. Serve.
Notes
Use thighs for richer flavor if chicken breast is unavailable
Frozen spinach works (thaw and drain to preserve texture)
Swap sun-dried tomatoes for tomato paste diluted with water (1:3 ratio)
Coconut milk substitutes heavy cream for a dairy-free version
Avoid overcooking chicken to prevent rubbery texture
Find it online: https://kindeat.com/30-minute-creamy-tuscan-chicken-skillet/