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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Recipe Easy Sun-Dried Tomatoes Dinner Idea

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A rich and creamy Tuscan chicken dish featuring sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and spinach in a luscious cream sauce. Perfect for quick, comforting weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs / 680g)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (preferably packed in oil)
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Pat dry the chicken breasts and season both sides with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until butter melts and foams, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Cook chicken breasts in the hot pan for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F / 75°C). Remove and keep warm.
  4. Reduce heat to medium. Sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant, then add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and stir for 1-2 minutes.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer, then add spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Stir in Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Add more broth if sauce is too thick.
  7. Return chicken to the pan and spoon sauce over it. Warm together for 2-3 minutes to meld flavors before serving.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure proper browning. Use room temperature chicken for even cooking. Use sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil for best flavor or rehydrate dry ones. Cook cream sauce gently to prevent curdling. Rest chicken before slicing to lock in juices. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk and Parmesan with nutritional yeast.

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