Creamy Tuscan-Style Chicken (Easy Weeknight)

Serves: 2–3
Time: 30 minutes
Comfort level: High, effort low

Ingredients

• 1½ lbs chicken breasts or thighs
• Salt and black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• ½ cup chicken broth
• ½ cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
• ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan
• Optional: spinach or basil

Instructions

1. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
3. Add garlic to the pan and cook 30 seconds.
4. Stir in tomatoes, broth, cream, and Italian seasoning. Simmer 3–4 minutes.
5. Add Parmesan and stir until slightly thickened.
6. Return chicken to the skillet. Simmer 8–10 minutes until cooked through.
7. Fold in spinach or finish with basil if using.

Serve With

• Pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes
• A simple side salad or roasted vegetables

Warm, creamy, and reliable—this is the kind of dish that makes an ordinary day feel taken care of.