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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Recipe Easy One-Pan Dinner in 30 Minutes

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A quick and easy one-pan creamy Tuscan chicken dinner ready in under 30 minutes, featuring tender chicken breasts in a silky sauce with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 to 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2 inch thickness
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (oil-packed preferred)
  • 3 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream (180 ml)
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth (120 ml)
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning (oregano, basil, rosemary, thyme blend)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
  • Optional: fresh basil, chopped for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pat dry chicken breasts and pound to an even 1/2 inch thickness. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and dried Italian seasoning. (Prep time: 5 minutes)
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook undisturbed for 5 minutes until golden brown on one side. Flip and cook another 4 minutes until browned and nearly cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside. (Cooking time: 9 minutes)
  3. Lower heat to medium. Add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet. Stir frequently for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Stir and simmer gently for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens slightly, scraping up browned bits from the pan.
  5. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and silky. Add fresh spinach and stir until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
  6. Return chicken breasts to the pan, nestling them into the sauce. Spoon sauce over chicken and cook on low heat for 3-5 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Garnish with fresh basil if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

If the sauce thickens too much, stir in a splash more chicken broth or cream to loosen it. Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F (74°C). For a lighter sauce, substitute half the cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt added off heat. To avoid sauce curdling, simmer gently and avoid boiling after adding cream.

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Keywords: creamy Tuscan chicken, one-pan dinner, quick chicken recipe, easy dinner, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan, Italian seasoning

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