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Creamy Tuscan Chicken

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A quick and easy creamy Tuscan chicken with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, spinach, and Parmesan in a luscious cream sauce. Perfect for cozy weeknight dinners and crowd-pleasing meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained slightly
  • 3 cups fresh baby spinach, loosely packed
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ cup dry white wine (optional)
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt, pepper, and half the Italian seasoning.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F). Remove from skillet and set aside.
  3. Lower heat to medium. Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet, then sauté minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, stirring constantly.
  4. Pour in the white wine, scraping up browned bits from the pan. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until reduced by half. (If skipping wine, use a splash of chicken broth.)
  5. Stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Let the sauce gently bubble for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened. Season with remaining Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  6. Add fresh spinach in batches, stirring until wilted and evenly mixed into the sauce, about 2 minutes.
  7. Return cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon sauce over the top, and cook together for 2-3 minutes to warm through.
  8. Remove from heat and serve immediately with preferred sides.

Notes

If the sauce gets too thick, add a splash of chicken broth or cream to loosen it. Avoid moving the chicken too much while cooking to get a nice sear. Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and Parmesan with nutritional yeast or vegan cheese. Chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts, adjusting cooking time to 7-8 minutes per side.

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