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Creamy Tuscan Chicken

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Creamy Tuscan Chicken is a one-pan, 30-minute dish featuring golden-seared chicken breasts in a luscious garlic Parmesan cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach. It’s rich, flavorful, and perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions.

Ingredients

  1. 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or cutlets)
  2. 2 tbsp olive oil
  3. 1 tbsp butter (optional, for richness)
  4. 3 cloves garlic, minced
  5. 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  6. 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
  7. 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  8. 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  9. Salt and pepper, to taste
  10. Optional: 1 tsp Italian seasoning, 1/2 tsp paprika, fresh herbs for garnish

Instructions

Season chicken: Sprinkle chicken with salt, pepper, and optional Italian seasoning.

  1. Sear chicken: Heat olive oil (and butter if using) in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 5–7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (165°F / 74°C internal temp). Remove and set aside.
  2. Sauté aromatics: In the same skillet, add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes.
  3. Make sauce: Pour in cream, scraping browned bits from the pan. Stir in Parmesan until melted and sauce slightly thickens.
  4. Add greens: Stir in spinach and cook until wilted, 1–2 minutes.
  5. Finish chicken: Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over, and simmer 2–3 minutes for flavors to meld.
  6. Serve: Garnish with herbs if desired and serve hot with pasta, rice, or bread.

Notes

  1. Chicken thighs can be substituted for a juicier texture.
  2. Add mushrooms, bell peppers, or other vegetables for variety.
  3. For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream, though sauce will be thinner.
  4. Dairy-free adaptation: use coconut cream and dairy-free cheese.

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