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Creamy One-Pot Tuscan Chicken Recipe Easy Homemade Sun-Dried Tomato Dinner

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A quick and easy one-pot Tuscan chicken recipe featuring creamy sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach, perfect for cozy dinners with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced or pounded thin
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (packed in oil preferred)
  • 3 cups fresh baby spinach, washed
  • 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml), full-fat
  • ¾ cup low-sodium chicken broth (180 ml)
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or blend of dried basil, oregano, and thyme)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Slice 1.5 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken breasts into even pieces or pound to about ½ inch thickness. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning. (5 minutes)
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add chicken pieces in a single layer and sear about 4 minutes per side until golden brown but not fully cooked. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  4. Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the pan. Stir and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Pour in ¾ cup chicken broth and 1 cup heavy cream. Stir to combine, scraping browned bits from the bottom. Simmer gently for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Return chicken to the pan and add 3 cups fresh baby spinach on top. Cover and cook on low heat for 6-8 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F and spinach wilts.
  7. Stir in ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Serve hot over pasta, rice, or crusty bread.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan when searing chicken to ensure a golden crust. Use sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil for best flavor or rehydrate dry ones. Simmer sauce gently to prevent cream from curdling. Add lemon juice at the end to avoid curdling. Adjust sauce thickness by adding broth or cream as needed.

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Keywords: Tuscan chicken, creamy chicken, one-pot dinner, sun-dried tomatoes, easy chicken recipe, quick dinner, comfort food

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