Creamy Tuscan Chicken – Easy One-Pan Dinner
Creamy Tuscan Chicken features juicy pan-seared chicken in a garlic Parmesan cream sauce.Cherry tomatoes and spinach add freshness, color, and flavor.This easy one-pan chicken dinner is rich, creamy, and family-friendly.
Ingredients
- - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 6 to 8 ounces each
- - 1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
- - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- - 3 garlic cloves minced
- - 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
- - 3 cups baby spinach
- - 1/2 cup heavy cream
- - 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan made without animal rennet
- - Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt, black pepper, and dried oregano.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 6 to 8 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until nicely browned and the center reaches 165°F (74°C). Transfer the chicken to a clean plate.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Melt the butter in the same skillet, then add the minced garlic. Cook for about 30 seconds to 1 minute, stirring frequently, until fragrant.
- Add the halved cherry tomatoes and season lightly with salt and black pepper. Cook for about 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes soften and begin releasing their juices.
- Add the baby spinach and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring gently, until wilted.
- Pour in the heavy cream and add the grated Parmesan. Stir until smooth and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the Parmesan cream sauce begins to thicken.
- Return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the skillet. Spoon the creamy sauce over the chicken and simmer gently for another 3 to 5 minutes.
- Remove the Creamy Tuscan Chicken from the heat and serve with fresh lemon wedges.
Notes
Boneless, skinless chicken thighs can replace chicken breasts for a richer result. Adjust the cooking time as necessary and cook the chicken to a safe internal temperature.
You can also add sliced mushrooms with the tomatoes for extra savory flavor.
Serve this creamy chicken over pasta, mashed potatoes, rice, or cauliflower mash. Crusty bread is another excellent option for soaking up the garlic Parmesan cream sauce.
You can also add sliced mushrooms with the tomatoes for extra savory flavor.
Serve this creamy chicken over pasta, mashed potatoes, rice, or cauliflower mash. Crusty bread is another excellent option for soaking up the garlic Parmesan cream sauce.