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Creamy One-Pot Tuscan Chicken

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A rich and flavorful one-pot Tuscan chicken recipe with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and a creamy garlic sauce, perfect for an easy and comforting dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs / 680g)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (packed in oil, drained)
  • 3 cups fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened (115g)
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 50g)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or blend of dried basil, oregano, thyme)
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth (120 ml)
  • 1/4 cup white wine (60 ml), optional
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Pat dry the chicken breasts with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. (5 minutes)
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat in a large deep skillet. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to a plate. (12 minutes)
  3. Lower heat to medium. Add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the same pan. Stir constantly for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. (2 minutes)
  4. Pour in white wine (or chicken broth if skipping wine) to deglaze the pan, scraping up brown bits. Let simmer and reduce by half, about 3 minutes. (3 minutes)
  5. Stir in softened cream cheese until melted and smooth. Add heavy cream, chicken broth, and Parmesan cheese. Stir gently over medium heat until sauce thickens slightly, about 4-5 minutes. (5 minutes)
  6. Add fresh spinach and stir until wilted. Nestle seared chicken breasts back into the pan, spoon sauce over them, cover, and simmer on low heat for 8-10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165°F / 74°C). (10 minutes)
  7. Taste sauce and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. If too thick, add a splash of broth or cream to loosen. Serve hot with extra sauce spooned over chicken. (2 minutes)

Notes

Use softened cream cheese for smooth sauce. Deglaze pan to capture flavor. Avoid overcrowding pan when searing chicken. Rest chicken before serving to lock in juices. White wine is optional but recommended for depth. For dairy-free, substitute coconut milk and dairy-free cream cheese, and use nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan.

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Keywords: Tuscan chicken, creamy chicken, one-pot meal, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, easy dinner, garlic chicken, comfort food

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