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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Recipe

Course: Main
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: 30 minute chicken dinner, creamy tuscan chicken, one pot meal
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 480kcal
Author: Malinda Linnebur
This Creamy Tuscan Chicken Recipe is an easy weeknight meal that can be made in 30 minutes! Enjoy this low carb chicken dinner with a side salad or serve over pasta for the whole family!
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Ingredients

  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut in half horizontally to make them thinner
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup (235 ml) heavy cream, half and half OR whole milk
  • ½ cup (60g) grated parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup (80g) sundried tomatoes
  • 2-4 tablespoons pesto
  • 8 ounces (215g) baby spinach

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown chicken breasts on each side until no longer pink in center and juices run clear (about 10 minutes). Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
  • Add onion and cook just until soft (add a little more oil if needed). Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Stir in cream, cheese, sundried tomatoes, and pesto. Bring to a simmer and stir in spinach.
  • Return chicken to skillet and cook for 1 minute to reheat chicken.

Notes

  1. Nutrition Facts: Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the information shown is just an estimate. Nutrition calculated using heavy cream and 4 tablespoons pesto. 
What to serve with Creamy Tuscan Chicken:

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 129mg | Sodium: 432mg | Potassium: 1144mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 6592IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 276mg | Iron: 3mg