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A skillet filled with creamy Tuscan chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach.

Classic Creamy Tuscan Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomatoes — Rich but Weeknight-Easy

This creamy Tuscan chicken dish features tender chicken breasts bathed in a rich sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. It's a flavorful and satisfying meal that's surprisingly easy to prepare, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts cut into cutlets or pounded thin
Sauce
  • 1-2 tbsp Olive Oil or oil from sun-dried tomato jar
  • 4-5 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes packed in oil, drained and roughly chopped
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth low sodium
  • 1.5 cups Heavy Cream
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
  • 5 oz Fresh Spinach about 5-6 cups loosely packed, washed
  • Salt to taste
  • Black Pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp Dried Italian Seasoning optional

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Tongs or Spatula
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Slice or pound chicken breasts into thinner cutlets, then season liberally with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning if desired.
Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through, then remove and set aside.
  2. Reduce heat to medium, then add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the same skillet; sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Pour in chicken broth, scraping the pan bottom to release flavorful bits, and simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly reduced.
  4. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, cooking for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Reduce heat to low, stir in grated Parmesan until melted and smooth, then add spinach handful by handful until wilted into the sauce.
  6. Return seared chicken to the skillet, nestling it into the sauce, and simmer for 2-3 minutes to warm through and meld flavors; taste and adjust seasoning.

Notes

For extra flavor, use some of the oil from the sun-dried tomato jar for searing the chicken. Adjust the amount of salt and pepper to your personal preference.