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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Recipe Easy Sun-Dried Tomato Dinner Idea

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A comforting and creamy Tuscan chicken dish featuring sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and spinach in a rich Parmesan cream sauce. Perfect for cozy dinners and quick weeknight meals.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (medium-sized, about 1 to 1.5 pounds total), pounded slightly for even cooking
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, oil-packed, chopped
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or mix of dried basil, oregano, and thyme)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Lightly pound to an even thickness (about ½ inch). Season both sides generously with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Let rest for about 5 minutes.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Once shimmering, add chicken breasts. Cook undisturbed for 5-6 minutes until deep golden brown on one side, then flip and cook another 4-5 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature 165°F). Remove chicken and set aside, tent loosely with foil.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned. Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes.
  4. Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits from the pan. Let simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
  5. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Add grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and sauce thickens slightly, about 3 minutes.
  6. Add baby spinach and cook until wilted, 1-2 minutes. Season with additional salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired.
  7. Return chicken breasts to the pan, nestling them into the sauce. Spoon sauce over the top and cook together for 1-2 minutes to meld flavors and heat through.
  8. Remove from heat and let sit for a minute before serving. Spoon sauce generously over chicken.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before cooking for a better sear. Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure even browning. Add cream slowly over gentle heat to prevent curdling. If sauce is too thick, thin with extra broth or cream; if too thin, simmer longer. Rest chicken before serving to lock in juices. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and Parmesan with dairy-free cheese or nutritional yeast. Sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil are preferred for softness and flavor; soak dry-packed tomatoes in warm water for 10 minutes before use.

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Keywords: Creamy Tuscan Chicken, Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken, Easy Dinner, Comfort Food, Chicken Breast Recipe, Italian Chicken, Cream Sauce

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