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The Quick & Delightful Tuscan Chicken Skillet is a vibrant dish that brings the essence of Italian cuisine straight to your kitchen. With its rich creaminess, fresh vegetables, and tender chicken, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also incredibly satisfying. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, this skillet dish promises to impress.

Quick & Delightful Tuscan Chicken Skillet

A delicious and quick one-pan meal featuring chicken breasts, cherry tomatoes, spinach, and a creamy sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 0.45 kg boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup spinach
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 0.25 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Chicken: Slice the chicken breasts horizontally to create thinner cutlets for quicker cooking. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  • Sear the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken cutlets to the skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  • Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until they become fragrant and translucent.
  • Cook Tomatoes and Spinach: Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until they start to blister. Stir in the spinach and cook until just wilted (if using fresh) or heated through (if frozen).
  • Add Cream and Broth: Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir to combine, then bring to a gentle simmer. Add red pepper flakes and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper as needed.
  • Reintroduce Chicken: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, allowing it to sear lightly in the creamy sauce for about 2 minutes to soak up the flavors.
  • Garnish & Serve: Once everything is heated through, remove from heat. Garnish with chopped fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

Notes

Adjust the red pepper flakes to taste for desired spice level.
Keyword chicken, quick meal, skillet, Tuscan