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Creamy One-Pan Tuscan Chicken Recipe Easy Sun-Dried Tomato Dinner

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A quick and easy one-pan Tuscan chicken dish featuring a creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, spinach, and Parmesan. Perfect for cozy dinners with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs / 680 g)
  • Salt and black pepper (to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (packed in oil)
  • 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for lighter version)
  • ½ cup chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
  • 1 cup fresh baby spinach leaves, roughly chopped
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend
  • Red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Optional garnishes: fresh basil leaves, extra Parmesan

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken breasts and sear for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove chicken to a plate.
  3. Lower heat to medium. Add minced garlic to the same pan and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and stir for 1 minute.
  5. Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits from the pan. Let simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
  6. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes if using. Cook for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens.
  7. Return chicken breasts to the pan, spoon sauce over them. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 8-10 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  8. Just before serving, stir fresh spinach into the sauce until wilted. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
  9. Garnish with fresh basil and extra Parmesan. Serve immediately over pasta, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.

Notes

If sauce gets too thick, add a splash of chicken broth or cream to loosen. Rest chicken a few minutes after cooking to keep it juicy. Use fresh herbs at the end for brightness. Avoid burning garlic by controlling heat. Add Parmesan slowly off heat if sauce is too hot to prevent clumping.

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