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Creamy Tuscan Skillet Chicken

With a creamy sauce flavored with dried tomatoes & Italian herbs plus a healthy touch of spinach, Creamy Tuscan Skillet Chicken is an easy & tasty dinner.
Author: Inger
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Entree
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 390 kcal

Ingredients
  

Chicken Breasts:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound chicken breasts 4 boneless skinless
  • salt and fresh ground pepper

Creamy Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or btter
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes homemade, soaked or commercial, drained
  • 1 cup half and half or cream
  • 1 Tablespoon Italian Seasoning
  • 0-1 teaspoon salt omit for salty broth or tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 3-4 ounces baby spinach fresh
  • Pasta for serving optional

Instructions
 

  • In a large pan, heat the olive oil. Cook the chicken over medium heat 3-5 minutes per side, until golden brown on each side and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside on a plate. Cover to keep (relatively) warm.
  • Add butter, onion and garlic to the pan. Cook a few minutes until tender, then stir in the cornstarch. Slowly blend in the chicken broth making sure to dissolve all the tasty brown bits.
  • Add the half and half, Italian seasoning, and dried tomatoes. Continue cooking, stirring periodically until the sauce begins to thicken,
  • Stir in the Parmesan and whisk until incorporated. Add the spinach and cooked chicken. Simmer a few minutes until the spinach is wilted and chicken is rewarmed as needed. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. 
  • Serve over pasta, if desired.

Notes

When I get a large thick chicken breast (approximately 8 ounces), I like to turn it into two thinner, quicker cooking pieces by using a long knife to slice lengthwise. An inch thick breast can become two half-inch thick pieces in an instant.

Nutrition

Calories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 33gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 106mgSodium: 639mgPotassium: 1191mgFiber: 3gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 2493IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 251mgIron: 3mg
I am not a health professional and nutrition data is calculated programatically. Accuracy may vary with product selection, calculator accuracy, etc. Consult a professional for the best information.
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