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One-Pan Creamy Tuscan Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Spinach

Three golden-brown chicken breasts smothered in a rich, creamy Tuscan sauce with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes. This is the creamy tuscan chicken.
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Make this rich, flavorful Creamy Tuscan Chicken in one skillet. This easy recipe delivers a restaurant-style dinner in about 30 minutes, perfect for a weeknight meal or impressing guests.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5 to 7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F). Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a plate.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let the garlic burn.
  4. Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1 minute.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Let the broth simmer and reduce slightly for 2 minutes.
  6. Stir in the heavy cream and red pepper flakes, if using. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
  7. Whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened. Taste the sauce and add more salt or pepper if needed.
  8. Add the fresh spinach to the sauce, stirring until it wilts completely, which takes about 2 minutes.
  9. Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the creamy sauce. Spoon some sauce over the top of the chicken.
  10. Serve immediately. This is a great 30 Minute Chicken Meal served over pasta or with crusty bread.

Notes

  • For a low-carb or keto creamy chicken option, skip serving with pasta and serve over cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles instead.
  • If you want a richer sauce, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream, but allow extra time for simmering to thicken.
  • You can use chicken thighs instead of breasts; adjust cooking time as needed.

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