Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken (Easy One-Pan Recipe)

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This Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken is my go‑to recipe when I want something flavor-packed, elegant, and easy. One pan, 30 minutes, and your kitchen smells like Italy   



📋 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)

  • 1½ lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs), sliced into cutlets

  • Salt & Pepper, to taste

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil

  • 3–4 cloves garlic, minced

  • ½ cup chicken broth

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • ½ cup chopped sun‑dried tomatoes (drained)

  • 1 cup fresh baby spinach

  • (Optional) ¼ tsp red pepper flakes or a splash of white wine

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Prep & Brown the Chicken

    • Season chicken cutlets with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.

    • Heat olive oil over medium‑high heat, and cook chicken for about 3–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.

  2. Build the Creamy Sauce

    • In the same pan, sauté garlic (add onion if using) for ~30 seconds until fragrant .

    • Stir in chicken broth, then heavy cream and Parmesan cheese; whisk and simmer until slightly thickened (about 3–5 min) .

  3. Add Color & Flavor

    • Mix in sun‑dried tomatoes and fresh spinach; cook until the spinach wilts 

    • Optional: Add red pepper flakes or white wine for extra depth.

  4. Warm the Chicken

    • Return the chicken to the sauce; simmer a couple minutes to reheat and meld flavors.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions & Variations

  • Serve Over: Pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, polenta, or low‑carb options like cauliflower mash/zoodles 

  • Protein Swaps: Try shrimp, salmon, or mushrooms for a twist Mushroom Lovers: Add sautéed mushrooms for more texture.

  • Make-Ahead: Keeps well refrigerated for 3–4 days; gently reheat to preserve sauce texture .


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