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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Recipe Easy Homemade with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

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A quick and easy creamy Tuscan chicken dish featuring tender chicken breasts, sun-dried tomatoes, and a luscious Parmesan cream sauce. Perfect for cozy dinners and busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound or 450 grams), pounded slightly
  • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes (50 grams), preferably packed in oil
  • 2 cups fresh spinach (60 grams), washed and roughly chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small shallot or 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth (120 ml), preferably low sodium
  • 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (30 grams)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme blend) or 1 tablespoon fresh chopped basil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
  • Optional: splash of white wine for deglazing

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and half the Italian herbs. Pound to about 1/2 inch thickness if uneven. (About 5 minutes)
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add chicken and cook 4-5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (internal temp 165°F). Remove and tent with foil.
  3. Lower heat to medium and add remaining olive oil. Sauté minced garlic and shallots until fragrant and softened, about 2 minutes.
  4. Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1 minute to release oils.
  5. Deglaze pan with chicken broth and optional white wine, scraping up browned bits.
  6. Stir in heavy cream and simmer gently for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened, whisking occasionally.
  7. Add grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and combined. Then add spinach and cook until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
  8. Return chicken breasts to the pan, spoon sauce over them, and heat together for 2-3 minutes.
  9. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Remove from heat and serve immediately.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan when searing chicken to get a good crust. Simmer cream gently to avoid curdling. Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor and texture. For dairy-free, substitute coconut cream and nutritional yeast. Reheat leftovers gently in a skillet with broth or cream to maintain sauce texture.

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Keywords: Creamy Tuscan Chicken, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Easy Dinner, Italian Chicken Recipe, Cream Sauce, Weeknight Meal

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