Creamy Tuscan Chicken
Creamy Tuscan Chicken is a one-pan dish made with juicy chicken, garlic, spinach, and tomatoes in a rich cream sauce.
Ingredients
- Ingredients
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 oz Parmesan cheese finely grated
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and oregano. Cook for about 8 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add cherry tomatoes, season lightly, and cook until softened and slightly bursting, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in spinach and cook until wilted.
- Pour in cream and add Parmesan. Let the sauce simmer until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet and coat with the sauce. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until heated through.
- Serve Creamy Tuscan Chicken with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
Notes
- Serve with pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes
- Add chili flakes for a slight kick
- Swap spinach with kale if preferred