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30-Minute Creamy Tuscan Chicken Skillet Recipe

Italian Skillet Chicken in Cream Sauce

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pieces Chicken breasts boneless, skinless, halved horizontally
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil extra virgin
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup Sun-dried tomatoes drained and chopped
  • 1 cup Heavy cream room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Chicken broth low sodium
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 2 cups Baby spinach fresh
  • 1/4 cup Fresh basil chopped
  • 1 tsp Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Season the poultry with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Pan-sear the meat for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, saute garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  • Stir in grated Parmesan cheese, fresh spinach, and basil. Cook until spinach is wilted.
  • Return the seared meat to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top. Simmer for 1 more minute before serving.