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Creamy One-Pan Tuscan Chicken Recipe Easy Sun-Dried Tomato Dinner

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A quick and easy one-pan Tuscan chicken dish with a creamy sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach, perfect for cozy dinners and busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6–8 oz each)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (oil-packed preferred)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth (homemade or low sodium)
  • 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups fresh spinach leaves (baby spinach preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme mix)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels, then season both sides generously with salt, pepper, and dried Italian herbs. (5 minutes)
  2. Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet until shimmering but not smoking. (2 minutes)
  3. Add chicken breasts and cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F). Remove chicken and set aside. (10 minutes)
  4. Lower heat to medium, add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the pan. Stir for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. (2 minutes)
  5. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, scraping up browned bits. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and spinach leaves. Simmer gently until sauce thickens slightly and spinach wilts. (5-7 minutes)
  6. Return chicken to pan, nestle into sauce, spoon sauce over chicken, and cook on low heat for 3-5 minutes to meld flavors. (5 minutes)
  7. Taste sauce and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately over pasta, rice, or crusty bread. (2 minutes)

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure proper searing. Use medium heat for the sauce to prevent cream from breaking. Chop sun-dried tomatoes finely for even flavor. Freshly grated Parmesan melts better than pre-shredded. For a thinner sauce, simmer longer. Add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving for brightness. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and Parmesan with nutritional yeast.

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