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Creamy Tuscan Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

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A quick and easy creamy Tuscan chicken recipe featuring sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, spinach, and a rich cream sauce, perfect for cozy weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds / 680 grams), thinly pounded
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (oil-packed preferred; if dry, rehydrate in warm water)
  • 3 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped (baby kale can be substituted)
  • 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (Parmigiano-Reggiano preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or mix of dried basil, oregano, and thyme)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • A handful fresh basil, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness of about ½ inch (1.3 cm). Season both sides with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Let rest for about 5 minutes.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking.
  3. Sear chicken breasts in the hot pan without crowding for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C). Remove and tent with foil to keep warm.
  4. Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet. Stir constantly for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and tomatoes soften.
  5. Add fresh spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted.
  6. Pour in heavy cream and stir to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
  7. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  8. Return chicken breasts to the pan, nestle into the sauce, and warm together for 2 minutes to meld flavors.
  9. Garnish with chopped fresh basil before serving.

Notes

If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of chicken broth or water to loosen. If too thin, simmer longer. Keep heat medium or lower after adding cream to prevent curdling. Use oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes for richer flavor; rehydrate dry-packed if used. Do not overcook spinach to maintain freshness. Pounding chicken breasts ensures even cooking and juiciness.

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