Creamy Tuscan Chicken

Chef Sarah
Recipe by Chef Sarah Johnson
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4.9 (234 reviews)
Creamy Tuscan Chicken

This creamy Tuscan chicken is restaurant-quality comfort food made in just 30 minutes! Tender chicken breasts are cooked to perfection and smothered in a luscious cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, and parmesan cheese. The combination of flavors is absolutely divine and will have your family asking for seconds!

Ingredients

Instructions

1

Prepare the Chicken

Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning on both sides. Make sure the chicken is at room temperature for even cooking.

Seasoned chicken
2

Cook the Chicken

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F/74°C). Remove chicken and set aside.

Cooking chicken
3

Make the Sauce

In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add sun-dried tomatoes, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.

4

Add Spinach and Cheese

Add fresh spinach and Parmesan cheese to the sauce. Stir until the spinach wilts and the cheese melts completely, creating a creamy, smooth sauce. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Creamy sauce
5

Combine and Serve

Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and spoon the creamy sauce over the top. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to heat through. Serve immediately with pasta, rice, or crusty bread. Garnish with fresh basil if desired.

Chef's Tips

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For extra juicy chicken, pound the breasts to an even thickness before cooking.

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Fresh spinach works best, but you can substitute with frozen spinach (thawed and drained).

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Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor and texture.

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This sauce is perfect over pasta, especially fettuccine or penne.