Description
A rich, creamy one-pan chicken dish featuring sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan cheese. This easy weeknight meal tastes better than takeout and is ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (jarred in olive oil), chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry and pound to even thickness. Season both sides with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F). Remove chicken to a plate and tent with foil.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add sun-dried tomatoes and a splash of the jar oil to the same skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant but not brown.
- Pour in chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up brown bits. Simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Add heavy cream and simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Stir in fresh spinach and cook until wilted (1-2 minutes). Remove pan from heat.
- Gradually stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and sauce is thick.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over the top. Let sit for 1 minute to warm through. Serve immediately.
Notes
Save the oil from the sun-dried tomato jar for extra flavor. Use fresh Parmesan rather than pre-grated to prevent a grainy sauce. Remove pan from heat before adding cheese to avoid separation. If the sauce is too thick, add pasta water or broth. If too thin, simmer longer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast wit
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 680
- Fat: 38
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 35
Keywords: Creamy Tuscan Chicken, One Pan Dinner, Copycat Recipe, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Easy Weeknight Meal, Italian Chicken