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Creamy Tuscan Chicken

Sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach folded into a garlic cream sauce make this one-pan dinner feel restaurant-worthy in under 30 minutes. Sear the chicken first to build a fond on the bottom of the pan, then deglaze with a splash of broth — that's where the flavor lives. Serve this with One-Pot Tomato Basil Pasta and Simple Roasted Broccoli.

Creamy Tuscan Chicken — finished dish

Dinner • 30 min

Servings:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed), drained and sliced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup low-sodium chicken stock
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 3 cups fresh baby spinach (about 3 ounces)
  • Cooked pasta, rice, or crusty bread, for serving

Steps

  1. Butterfly each chicken breast or pound to an even ½-inch thickness. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate (the chicken won't be fully cooked yet).
  3. Reduce heat to medium. In the same skillet, add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. Pour in heavy cream, chicken stock, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook until slightly thickened, 2–3 minutes.
  5. Add spinach and stir until wilted, about 1 minute. Return chicken to the skillet along with any accumulated juices. Spoon sauce over the top and simmer until the chicken reaches 160°F internal, 3–5 minutes. Rest 2 minutes before serving over pasta, rice, or with bread.

Serve With These

One‑Pot Tomato Basil PastaSilky, starchy sauce—everything cooks in one pot.Simple Roasted BroccoliCharred tips, tender stems, olive oil + salt.Caesar Side SaladCrisp romaine, tangy dressing, crunchy croutons.

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