Tuscan Style Chicken

Name: Tuscan Style Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts (About 6-8 oz each); 2 tablespoons Olive oil; 4 cloves Garlic (Minced); 1/2 cup Sun-dried tomatoes in oil (Drained and chopped); 5 ounces Fresh spinach; 1.5 cups Heavy cream; 1/2 cup Chicken broth; 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (Grated); 1 teaspoon Salt (Or to taste); 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper (Or to taste); 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (Optional, for a touch of heat)

This Tuscan Style Chicken recipe delivers a creamy, flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breasts cooked with sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, and a rich garlic-parmesan cream sauce. It's designed to be an easy, one-pot meal that's perfect for a healthy, low-carb dinner, bringing the vibrant flavors of Italy to your table.

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Seasoned Chicken

Recipe Information

15m

Prep Time

30m

Cook Time

45m

Total Time

Servings

Medium

Italian

English

Nutrition (per serving)

650

Calories

50g

Protein

12g

Carbs

48g

Fat

Searing Chicken in Skillet

Ingredients

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Creamy Sauce with Spinach and Tomatoes

Instructions

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Season the chicken breasts generously with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning on both sides.
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Season the chicken breasts generously with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning on both sides.
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Ensure even seasoning for best flavor distribution.
2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned chicken breasts and sear for 5-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned chicken breasts and sear for 5-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
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Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary to get a good sear.
3
In the same pan, add the minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
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In the same pan, add the minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
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Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan to add more flavor to the sauce.
4
Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a gentle simmer, then stir in the fresh spinach until it wilts completely. Add the grated Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened.
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Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a gentle simmer, then stir in the fresh spinach until it wilts completely. Add the grated Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened.
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Keep the heat at medium-low while simmering the sauce to prevent it from splitting or over-reducing too quickly.
5
Return the seared chicken breasts to the pan, nestling them into the creamy Tuscan sauce. Allow to simmer for another 2-3 minutes to heat the chicken through and allow flavors to meld.
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Return the seared chicken breasts to the pan, nestling them into the creamy Tuscan sauce. Allow to simmer for another 2-3 minutes to heat the chicken through and allow flavors to meld.
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Garnish with fresh parsley or basil if desired before serving.