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Creamy Tuscan Chicken
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Creamy Tuscan Chicken
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Creamy Tuscan Chicken

This easy and delicious Creamy Tuscan Chicken recipe features pan-seared chicken breasts simmered in a rich, sun-dried tomato and spinach cream sauce. It's a perfect weeknight dinner that comes together quickly and is packed with flavor. Serve it with pasta, rice, or crusty bread for a complete meal.
#Chicken
#Dinner
#Creamy
#Italian
#Easy
#One-Pan
#Weeknight
#Spinach
#Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Seared Chicken Breasts
Seared Chicken Breasts

Recipe Information

15m
Prep Time
25m
Cook Time
40m
Total Time
4
Servings
Easy
Italian-American
English
Nutrition (per serving)
480
Calories
45g
Protein
10g
Carbs
28g
Fat
Creamy Sauce with Spinach
Creamy Sauce with Spinach

Ingredients

  • Chicken Breasts
    (boneless, skinless, about 1.5 lbs total)

    4 medium
  • Olive Oil
    (divided)

    2 tablespoons
  • Salt
    (or to taste)

    1 teaspoon
  • Black Pepper
    (or to taste)

    0.5 teaspoon
  • Garlic Powder

    0.5 teaspoon
  • Onion
    (finely chopped)

    0.5 medium
  • Garlic
    (minced)

    3 cloves
  • Sun-Dried Tomatoes
    (packed in oil, drained and chopped)

    0.5 cup
  • Chicken Broth

    0.8 cup
  • Heavy Cream

    1 cup
  • Italian Seasoning

    1 teaspoon
  • Baby Spinach

    5 ounces
  • Parmesan Cheese
    (freshly grated)

    0.5 cup
Servings: 4
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Finished Creamy Tuscan Chicken
Finished Creamy Tuscan Chicken

Instructions

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  • 1

    Slice chicken breasts horizontally to create thinner cutlets, then season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
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    Slice chicken breasts horizontally to create thinner cutlets, then season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
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    Slicing the chicken ensures even cooking and quicker preparation.
  • 2

    Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
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    Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
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    Do not overcrowd the pan; cook chicken in batches if necessary to achieve a good sear.
  • 3

    Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the same skillet. Add chopped onion and sautรฉ for 2-3 minutes until softened.
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    Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the same skillet. Add chopped onion and sautรฉ for 2-3 minutes until softened.
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    Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan as the onion cooks to add extra flavor.
  • 4

    Add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
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    Add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
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    Be careful not to burn the garlic; it cooks quickly.
  • 5

    Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pan to deglaze and incorporate all the flavors. Bring to a simmer.
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    Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pan to deglaze and incorporate all the flavors. Bring to a simmer.
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    Deglazing adds incredible depth of flavor to the sauce.
  • 6

    Stir in the heavy cream and Italian seasoning. Let the sauce simmer for 3-5 minutes, or until it slightly thickens.
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    Stir in the heavy cream and Italian seasoning. Let the sauce simmer for 3-5 minutes, or until it slightly thickens.
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    Keep the heat at medium-low to prevent the cream from splitting.
  • 7

    Add the baby spinach to the simmering sauce, stirring until it wilts completely. This usually takes 1-2 minutes.
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    Add the baby spinach to the simmering sauce, stirring until it wilts completely. This usually takes 1-2 minutes.
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    Spinach will reduce significantly in volume once it cooks down.
  • 8

    Stir in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese until melted and fully incorporated into the sauce.
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    Stir in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese until melted and fully incorporated into the sauce.
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    Freshly grated Parmesan melts much better than pre-shredded.
  • 9

    Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the creamy sauce over them. Heat through for 1-2 minutes.
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    Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the creamy sauce over them. Heat through for 1-2 minutes.
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    Ensure the chicken is fully coated in the sauce for maximum flavor.
  • 10

    Serve immediately and garnish with fresh parsley or extra Parmesan if desired.
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    Serve immediately and garnish with fresh parsley or extra Parmesan if desired.
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    Great served with pasta, rice, or a side of crusty bread.
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