Creamy Tuscan Chicken for Busy Moms: Quick One-Pan Delight!
A quick and easy one-pan dinner recipe for busy moms featuring creamy Tuscan chicken with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet.
- Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, cooking until spinach wilts.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Return chicken to the skillet, coating it in the creamy sauce.
- Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Serve with pasta or rice for a complete meal.
- Can substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for a different protein.
- Adjust the amount of garlic based on personal preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg