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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Recipe Easy Homemade Sun-Dried Tomato Dinner

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A quick and easy creamy Tuscan chicken with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and a rich sauce that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs / 680 g), thin cut or pounded to even thickness
  • 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes, oil-packed (drain excess oil)
  • 2 cups loosely packed fresh spinach (about 60 g), roughly chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth (120 ml)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 30 g)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme mix)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Pound to about 1/2-inch thickness if uneven. Season both sides generously with salt, pepper, and dried Italian herbs. (5 minutes)
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add chicken breasts and cook 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F / 74°C). Remove chicken and set aside. (10-12 minutes)
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic to the same pan and stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and sauté for 1-2 minutes. (3 minutes)
  4. Pour in 1/2 cup chicken broth, scraping up browned bits. Simmer for 2 minutes. Stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan until sauce is smooth. Add chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. (5 minutes)
  5. Return chicken breasts to the pan, nestle into sauce, spoon sauce over top. Simmer on low for 3-5 minutes to meld flavors and warm chicken. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired. (5 minutes)
  6. Remove from heat, sprinkle extra Parmesan or fresh basil if available. Serve immediately with preferred sides.

Notes

Manage heat carefully to avoid scorching the cream. Do not overcrowd the pan when searing chicken to ensure proper browning. Chop sun-dried tomatoes finely for even flavor distribution. Add a splash of chicken broth if sauce is too thick. Leftovers store well refrigerated up to 3 days; reheat gently with added broth or cream to loosen sauce.

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