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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Recipe Easy Homemade with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

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A rich and flavorful creamy Tuscan chicken with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach, perfect for a quick and comforting weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz or 170 g each)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil recommended)
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1 cup heavy cream (full-fat preferred)
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme mix)
  • ½ cup chicken broth (homemade or low sodium)
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F/74°C). Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
  3. Lower heat to medium and add 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet. Once melted, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1-2 minutes to release their flavors.
  5. Pour in ½ cup chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the pan with a wooden spoon.
  6. Lower heat to medium-low and add 1 cup heavy cream and ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese. Stir continuously until cheese melts and sauce thickens slightly, about 3-4 minutes.
  7. Sprinkle in 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs and red pepper flakes if using. Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
  8. Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon sauce over them, and simmer together for 3-4 minutes to meld flavors and reheat chicken.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot.

Notes

Use sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil for best flavor and texture. Avoid burning garlic to prevent bitterness. Control heat carefully to prevent cream from curdling. If sauce is too thick, add a splash more broth or cream. Leftovers reheat best on stovetop with added broth or cream to loosen sauce. Avoid microwave reheating to maintain sauce texture.

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