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Creamy Tuscan Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Indulge in this rich and creamy Tuscan-inspired chicken dish, featuring tender chicken breasts in a luscious sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. It’s a restaurant-quality meal made easily at home.
Prep 15 min
Cook 25 min
Total 40 min
Serves 4
Ingredients
Step 1 — For the Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2-inch thickness
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Step 2 — For the Tuscan Sauce
- 1 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, oil-packed, drained and chopped
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- 1
Season and Sear Chicken
Season the pounded chicken breasts with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- 2
Sauté Aromatics
Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet. Once melted, add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 3
Make Cream Sauce
Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth. Whisk to combine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the sauce thickens slightly.
- 4
Wilt Spinach & Add Cheese
Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth.
- 5
Return Chicken & Serve
Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Spoon some sauce over the chicken. Simmer for another 1-2 minutes to heat through. Serve immediately, spooning extra sauce over the chicken.
Nutrition per serving: 680 cal · 50g protein · 18g carbs · 48g fat
