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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Recipe Easy One-Pan Dinner with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

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A rich and flavorful one-pan creamy chicken dish with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan cheese, perfect for quick and cozy dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds / 680g), pounded to even thickness
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil or soaked if dry)
  • 3 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (dried basil, oregano, thyme mix)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth (120 ml), preferably low-sodium

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Pound them gently to an even thickness (about 1/2 inch / 1.3 cm). Season both sides with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, add chicken breasts. Cook until golden brown on one side, about 5-6 minutes. Flip and cook another 4-5 minutes until almost cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  3. Lower heat to medium and add 2 tablespoons butter to the same pan. Once melted, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1-2 minutes to release their flavor.
  5. Pour in 1/2 cup chicken broth and 1 cup heavy cream. Stir, scraping up any browned bits. Let the sauce simmer gently for 3-4 minutes to thicken slightly.
  6. Add grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth. Toss in fresh spinach and cook for 2 minutes until wilted.
  7. Return chicken breasts to the pan, nestling them into the sauce. Spoon sauce over the top. Simmer together for 3-5 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and sauce is creamy and thickened.
  8. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately with extra sauce spooned over the chicken.

Notes

To speed up prep, chop garlic and sun-dried tomatoes while chicken cooks. Avoid crowding the pan to get a good sear on the chicken. Whisk cream and broth before adding cheese to prevent clumps. Add cheese off direct heat to melt smoothly. Cover pan loosely when simmering chicken to keep moist. For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and Parmesan with nutritional yeast. To thicken sauce, simmer longer or add cornstarch slurry.

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Keywords: Creamy Tuscan Chicken, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, One-Pan Dinner, Easy Chicken Recipe, Comfort Food, Quick Dinner

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