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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Recipe Easy Homemade with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

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A rich and comforting creamy Tuscan chicken dish featuring sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and a velvety cream sauce. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or impressing guests with minimal fuss.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 ½ lbs / 680 g), pounded to even thickness
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (preferably extra virgin)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (packed in oil recommended)
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
  • ½ cup chicken broth or white wine (120 ml)
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or mix of dried basil, oregano, and thyme)
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Season both sides of the chicken breasts evenly with salt and pepper. Pound them to roughly ½ inch (1.3 cm) thickness for even cooking.
  2. Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add chicken breasts and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F/74°C). Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the pan. When melted, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and stir for 1-2 minutes to release flavor.
  5. Pour in chicken broth or white wine to deglaze the pan. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly reduced.
  6. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Add Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir constantly until cheese melts and sauce thickens (3-4 minutes).
  7. Add fresh baby spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes until wilted but still vibrant.
  8. Return chicken breasts to the sauce, spoon sauce over them, and simmer for another 2 minutes to meld flavors and heat through.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. If sauce is too thick, add a splash more broth or cream to loosen.

Notes

Pound chicken breasts to even thickness for uniform cooking and juiciness. Use moderate heat when simmering cream sauce to prevent curdling. Deglazing the pan is essential for flavor depth. For dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut or cashew cream and omit or replace Parmesan cheese.

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

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