Easy Skillet Creamy Tuscan Chicken
Creamy Tuscan Chicken is a one-pot, easy skillet dinner with seared and juicy chicken seasoned with Italian spices and then simmered in a dairy-free velvety cream sauce with pan roasted tomatoes and spinach. And for incredible flavor, it's topped with crispy prosciutto.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 352kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning divided
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts thin cut
- 3 ounces prosciutto chopped or torn
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 1/2 cup coconut milk or cream (half and half)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the prosciutto and cook until crispy. Remove from the skillet.
- In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Once hot, add the seasoned chicken and sear on both sides; about 3 to 5 minutes per side or until the chicken is cooked through. Remove from the skillet.
- To the skillet add the garlic, cherry tomatoes, remaining Italian seasoning, and a pinch of red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook until the tomatoes are beginning to burst.
- Stir in the coconut milk (or heavy cream), Dijon, lemon juice, parmesan, and spinach. Cook for about 5 minutes. Serve with chicken, crispy prosciutto, and fresh basil.
Nutrition
Calories: 352kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 440mg | Potassium: 777mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2407IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 139mg | Iron: 3mg