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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Recipe Easy Perfect Sun-Dried Tomato Dinner

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A quick and easy creamy Tuscan chicken dish featuring sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, spinach, and Parmesan in a luscious cream sauce. Perfect for cozy dinners with an Italian flair.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds / 680 g)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/3 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (preferably packed in oil)
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth (120 ml)
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (or mix of oregano, basil, and thyme)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Red pepper flakes (optional, a pinch)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and half of the dried Italian herbs.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 5–6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C). Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
  4. Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and stir for 1 minute to soften and release flavor.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring gently to combine and scraping up browned bits from the pan.
  6. Bring sauce to a gentle simmer and cook for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
  7. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted. Add baby spinach and cook for 1–2 minutes until wilted. Add remaining dried herbs, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  8. Return chicken breasts to the pan, nestling them into the sauce. Spoon sauce over chicken and warm together for 2–3 minutes to marry flavors.
  9. Serve hot with sauce spooned over the chicken. Pairs well with mashed potatoes, pasta, or crusty bread.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before searing for a golden crust. Avoid burning garlic by cooking on moderate heat. If sauce is too thin, thicken with cornstarch slurry. Taste sauce before adding salt due to salty sun-dried tomatoes. Can substitute coconut cream and nutritional yeast for dairy-free version.

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