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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Recipe

This creamy Tuscan chicken features tender golden-seared chicken breasts simmered in a rich garlic Parmesan cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. It is an easy, comforting dinner that comes together in one skillet.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Method
 

  1. Prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides with Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 5–6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
  3. Cook the garlic and tomatoes: Reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the same skillet. Cook for about 1–2 minutes, stirring frequently, until the garlic becomes fragrant.
  4. Add the broth: Pour in the chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon to loosen the browned bits.
  5. Make the cream sauce: Pour in the heavy cream and stir well. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  6. Add Parmesan: Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes, if using. Continue cooking gently until the cheese melts and the sauce begins to thicken.
  7. Add spinach: Add the fresh spinach and stir until it wilts into the creamy sauce.
  8. Return the chicken: Place the cooked chicken breasts back into the skillet. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and simmer for another 2–3 minutes so the flavors can come together.
  9. Serve: Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve warm with pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, vegetables, or crusty bread.

Notes

  • For evenly cooked chicken, pound thick chicken breasts to an even thickness before cooking.
  • Freshly grated Parmesan melts more smoothly into the sauce.
  • If the sauce becomes too thick, add a small splash of chicken broth or cream.
  • Add mushrooms, extra spinach, or red pepper flakes for a customized version.
  • Check that the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature before serving.