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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Recipe Easy Sun-Dried Tomato Dinner Idea

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A rich and comforting creamy Tuscan chicken with sun-dried tomatoes, perfect for quick and cozy dinners. This recipe combines a luscious cream sauce with garlic, spinach, and parmesan for a flavorful meal ready in about 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs / 680 g)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to season
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (packed in oil preferred)
  • 3 cups fresh baby spinach (about 90 g)
  • 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
  • ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (about 50 g)
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme mix)
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. When shimmering, add chicken breasts carefully.
  3. Cook chicken without moving for 5-6 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook another 5 minutes until cooked through (internal temp 160°F / 71°C). Remove chicken and set aside on a warm plate. Lower heat to medium.
  4. Add butter to the skillet. Once melted, add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1 minute to release flavor.
  6. Add fresh spinach and stir until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
  7. Pour in heavy cream and sprinkle dried Italian herbs and red pepper flakes if using. Stir to combine.
  8. Slowly add grated parmesan cheese, stirring constantly until sauce thickens and becomes creamy, about 3-4 minutes. Add splash of water or chicken broth if sauce is too thick.
  9. Return chicken breasts to the pan, nestle into sauce, and spoon sauce over top. Simmer together for 3-4 minutes to meld flavors and warm chicken.
  10. Taste sauce and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot.

Notes

If chicken breasts are thick, pound slightly for even cooking. Avoid high heat when simmering cream to prevent curdling. Use fresh garlic for best flavor. If sauce thickens too much, add water or chicken broth to loosen. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and parmesan with nutritional yeast or vegan cheese.

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Keywords: Tuscan chicken, creamy chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, easy dinner, quick chicken recipe, comfort food, Italian chicken

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