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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Skillet with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

This creamy Tuscan chicken skillet is an easy high-protein dinner made with chicken breasts, mushrooms, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes in a light creamy sauce. It’s a low-carb, gluten-free meal that comes together in about 30 minutes.
Servings: 4
Calories: 199kcal
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup milk 2%
  • ¼ cup chicken broth low-sodium
  • 1½ tsp cornstarch
  • 1 lb chicken breasts boneless
  • ½ tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • ½ small onion diced
  • 1 cup mushrooms sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped, rinsed well
  • 2 cups spinach

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk together milk, broth, and cornstarch until smooth.
    ¾ cup milk, ¼ cup chicken broth, 1½ tsp cornstarch
  • Season chicken with black pepper and Italian seasoning.
    1 lb chicken breasts, ½ tsp Italian seasoning, ½ tsp black pepper
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
    1 tsp olive oil
  • In the same skillet, sauté onion and mushrooms for 5–6 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
    ½ small onion, 1 cup mushrooms, 2 cloves garlic
  • Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. Cook until spinach wilts.
    ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, 2 cups spinach
  • Pour in milk mixture and simmer gently for 2–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  • Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce overtop.

Cooking Tips

  • Lower Sodium Option: Use no-salt-added broth and rinse sun-dried tomatoes thoroughly before chopping.
  • Boost Fibre: Serve with roasted vegetables or cauliflower rice instead of pasta.
  • Increase Protein: Slice chicken and stir in white beans or extra chicken for additional protein.
  • Thicker Sauce: Simmer gently and avoid boiling to help the cornstarch sauce thicken smoothly.
  • Meal Prep Friendly: Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 days.
  • Extra Creaminess: Blend cottage cheese into the sauce for more protein and creaminess without heavy cream.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Creamy Tuscan Chicken Skillet with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Serving Size
 
1 chicken cutlet
Amount per Serving
Calories
199
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
5.3
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
 
1.4
g
9
%
Trans Fat
 
0.1
g
Cholesterol
 
76.1
mg
25
%
Sodium
 
178
mg
8
%
Potassium
 
915.3
mg
26
%
Carbohydrates
 
9.8
g
3
%
Fiber
 
1.8
g
8
%
Sugar
 
5.8
g
6
%
Protein
 
28.2
g
56
%
Vitamin C
 
10
mg
12
%
Vitamin D
 
0.2
µg
1
%
Calcium
 
92.3
mg
9
%
Iron
 
1.8
mg
10
%
Magnesium
 
64.2
mg
16
%
Zinc
 
1.3
mg
9
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.