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A full plate of creamy Tuscan chicken dinner, ready to be served.

Classic Creamy Tuscan Chicken Dinner

This classic creamy Tuscan chicken dinner features pan-seared chicken breasts smothered in a rich, flavorful sauce made with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. It's a comforting and elegant meal perfect for any night of the week.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into cutlets or pounded thin
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3-4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and roughly chopped
  • 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 5 oz fresh spinach roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese plus more for serving
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional Ingredients
  • Red pepper flakes
  • white wine Splash of
Garnish
  • extra Parmesan
  • fresh parsley

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper; slice thicker breasts horizontally.
  2. Sear chicken in olive oil for 4-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through, then set aside.
Sauce
  1. Sauté minced garlic in remaining olive oil until fragrant, adding red pepper flakes if desired.
  2. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, then add chicken broth (and wine) and simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce.
  3. Add heavy cream and simmer again for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken.
  4. Stir in fresh spinach until completely wilted.
  5. Remove from heat, stir in Parmesan until melted, and adjust seasoning.
Serving
  1. Return chicken to the skillet, nestle into the sauce, and spoon sauce over chicken.
  2. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan and fresh parsley.

Notes

For an extra boost of flavor, consider marinating the chicken in a little olive oil, garlic, and Italian herbs for at least 30 minutes before cooking. You can serve this creamy Tuscan chicken over pasta, rice, or with a side of crusty bread to soak up all the delicious sauce.