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Creamy Tuscan chicken served on a festive plate with herbs, ideal for guest meal ideas and creamy chicken meals

Creamy Tuscan Chicken


  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

A rich and flavorful chicken dish featuring a creamy Parmesan sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. Perfect for festive dinners or weeknight meals, this recipe combines elegance with ease.


Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 34 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

  • Instructions

    1. Pat chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs.

    2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken 5–7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through, then remove and set aside.

    3. Melt butter in the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.

    4. Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes, then pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, whisking to combine.

    5. Simmer sauce for 2–3 minutes, then add Parmesan and stir until melted and smooth.

    6. Add spinach and cook until wilted, then return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over.

    7. Simmer an additional 3–4 minutes, adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.

    8. Serve chicken topped with sauce alongside preferred sides.

    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 25 minutes
    • Category: dinner
    • Method: pan searing
    • Cuisine: italian

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 serving
    • Calories: 520
    • Fat: 33
    • Carbohydrates: 8
    • Protein: 38

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