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Creamy Tuscan Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

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A quick and easy creamy Tuscan chicken recipe featuring sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and fresh spinach in a rich parmesan cream sauce. Perfect for cozy dinners and family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs / 680 g)
  • Salt and pepper, to season generously
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed, drained)
  • 3 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (50 g)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or mix of dried basil, oregano, thyme)
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • ½ cup chicken broth or white wine (120 ml)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C). Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. Lower heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet and melt. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes, stirring often.
  5. Pour in chicken broth or white wine to deglaze the pan. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until reduced by half.
  6. Stir in heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Let sauce simmer gently for 4-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  7. Add fresh baby spinach and stir until wilted, about 2 minutes.
  8. Return chicken breasts to the pan, nestle into the sauce, and spoon sauce over them. Warm together for 2-3 minutes.
  9. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
  10. Serve hot with sauce spooned over the chicken, paired with pasta, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan when searing chicken; cook in batches if needed. Keep heat medium when cooking garlic and cream to avoid burning or curdling. If sauce thickens too much, add a splash of broth or wine to loosen. Finely chop sun-dried tomatoes for even flavor distribution. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months; reheat gently with a splash of broth.

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