Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken Skillet. This one-pan dish features tender chicken breasts enveloped in a luxurious cream sauce, infused with garlic, fresh spinach, and cherry tomatoes. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, every bite is a delightful experience that transports you to a cozy Italian kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Gather and chop garlic and tomatoes.
- Cook the Chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown on both sides (5-7 minutes per side) until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Add Garlic & Tomatoes: In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and cherry tomatoes for about one minute until fragrant. Return the chicken to the pan.
- Create the Sauce: Pour in heavy cream while stirring gently. Gradually add Parmesan cheese until a creamy sauce forms.
- Toss in Spinach & Seasonings: Stir in fresh spinach until wilted (about two minutes), then sprinkle with dried oregano.
- Serve & Enjoy: Plate alongside pasta or crusty bread and garnish with extra Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 155mg