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Creamy Tuscan Chicken One-Pan Dinner

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A quick and easy one-pan dinner featuring juicy chicken breasts in a creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (preferably oil-packed)
  • 3 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
  • ½ cup chicken broth (120 ml)
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme blend)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Pat dry chicken breasts and season both sides with salt, pepper, and dried Italian herbs.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When shimmering, add chicken and cook 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. Lower heat to medium. Add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet. Stir frequently for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring and scraping the bottom of the pan to release browned bits.
  5. Simmer the sauce gently for 3–4 minutes until it thickens. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Add fresh baby spinach and stir until wilted, about 2 minutes. Return chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over it.
  7. Simmer everything together for another 2–3 minutes to meld flavors and thicken sauce slightly.
  8. Remove from heat and serve immediately.

Notes

Avoid overcrowding the pan when searing chicken to get a golden crust. Use room temperature chicken for even cooking. Stir garlic constantly and remove from heat as soon as fragrant to prevent burning. If sauce is too thick, add more chicken broth. Let spinach wilt in the sauce for color and texture. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and Parmesan with nutritional yeast.

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Keywords: Creamy Tuscan Chicken, One-Pan Dinner, Quick Dinner, Italian Chicken Recipe, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Spinach, Easy Weeknight Meal

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