This restaurant-quality Creamy Tuscan Chicken combines tender chicken breasts with a velvety garlic-parmesan sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach. A viral recipe that’s trending for good reason!
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Creamy Tuscan Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Spinach
Description
This 30-minute one-pan Creamy Tuscan Chicken recipe features golden-seared chicken breasts in a rich garlic parmesan cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach. A restaurant-quality meal that's perfect for busy weeknights yet impressive enough for guests. Pairs beautifully with pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce!
For the Chicken:
For the Creamy Sauce:
Instructions
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Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning on both sides.
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Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and sear until golden brown, about 5-6 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Transfer the chicken to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
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In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
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Pour in the chicken broth and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan (this is where the flavor is!).
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Reduce heat to medium and add the heavy cream, stirring continuously. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
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Add the parmesan cheese and stir until melted and the sauce starts to thicken, about 2 minutes.
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Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and red pepper flakes (if using), and cook for 1-2 minutes to release their flavors into the sauce.
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Add the fresh spinach to the sauce and stir until it just begins to wilt, about 1 minute.
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Return the chicken to the skillet, nestling it into the sauce. Reduce heat to low and let chicken simmer in the sauce for 2-3 minutes to reheat and absorb flavors.
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Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
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Garnish with fresh chopped basil just before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 485kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 35g54%
- Saturated Fat 18g90%
- Cholesterol 195mg65%
- Sodium 650mg28%
- Potassium 890mg26%
- Total Carbohydrate 8g3%
- Dietary Fiber 2g8%
- Sugars 3g
- Protein 36g72%
- Vitamin A 3450 IU
- Vitamin C 20 mg
- Calcium 180 mg
- Iron 2.8 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
- For a lighter version, substitute half of the heavy cream with half-and-half or chicken broth.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with pasta, mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For meal prep, the sauce tends to thicken when refrigerated, so add a splash of chicken broth when reheating.
- For additional flavor, add 1/4 cup of white wine to the pan after sautéing the garlic and before adding the chicken broth.
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