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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Recipe with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Spinach Made Easy

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A quick and easy creamy Tuscan chicken dish featuring sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and a luscious cream sauce. Perfect for cozy dinners and busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Pat dry chicken breasts and season both sides generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook 5-6 minutes on the first side without moving to develop a golden crust. Flip and cook another 5 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
  3. Lower heat to medium. Add minced garlic to the same pan and sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and stir for 1-2 minutes to warm through.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring gently to combine and scraping up browned bits from the pan.
  6. Add dried Italian herbs, grated Parmesan cheese, and optional red pepper flakes. Stir until cheese melts and sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
  7. Stir in fresh baby spinach until wilted, about 2 minutes, turning the sauce creamy green.
  8. Return chicken breasts to the pan, nestling them into the sauce. Spoon sauce over the chicken and simmer together for 2-3 minutes to marry flavors.
  9. Sprinkle chopped fresh basil leaves on top just before serving.

Notes

If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of chicken broth or cream to loosen it. If too thin, let it simmer longer. Patting chicken dry before searing helps develop a golden crust. Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and Parmesan with nutritional yeast.

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Keywords: creamy Tuscan chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, easy chicken recipe, Italian chicken, creamy chicken sauce, weeknight dinner, comfort food

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