One-Pot Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken and Spinach

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-17 · Updated 2026-05-17

Rich and creamy garlic chicken braised in a luscious sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach, all cooked in a single skillet for easy cleanup. This Italian-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, olive oil, unsalted butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 pieces (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1/3 cup, chopped sun-dried tomatoes in oil
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
• 4 cups fresh baby spinach
• 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until butter melts and foams. Season 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning, then add to skillet. Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through, then remove and set aside.
2. Step 2: Reduce heat to medium, add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1/3 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the same skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Pour in 1 cup chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping any browned bits from the pan. Stir in 3/4 cup heavy cream and 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, cooking for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
4. Step 4: Add 4 cups fresh baby spinach to the sauce and stir until wilted, about 2 minutes. Return chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon sauce over them, and cook for an additional 2 minutes to meld flavors before serving.