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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Skillet

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A quick and easy creamy chicken skillet with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan cheese, perfect for a comforting homemade dinner with bold Tuscan flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds / 680g)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (packed in oil preferred)
  • 3 cups baby spinach
  • 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt, pepper, and half the Italian seasoning. (Prep time: 5 minutes)
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Once shimmering, add the chicken breasts. Cook for about 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C). Remove chicken and set aside. (Cook time: 12 minutes)
  3. Lower heat to medium. Add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet. Stir frequently for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not burnt.
  4. Pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine. Add remaining Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes if using, and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Let sauce simmer gently for 3-4 minutes until it thickens slightly.
  5. Add baby spinach to the skillet, stirring into the sauce until wilted (about 2 minutes). Stir in freshly grated Parmesan cheese until melted and sauce is smooth and velvety (about 3 minutes).
  6. Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet. Let everything simmer together for 2-3 minutes so flavors meld and chicken warms through. Stir in butter for a rich, silky finish (about 3 minutes).
  7. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot straight from the pan.

Notes

If sauce is too thick, add a splash of chicken broth or water to loosen. If too thin, simmer longer but watch carefully to avoid scorching. Use fresh Parmesan for best sauce texture. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and Parmesan with nutritional yeast or dairy-free cheese. Spinach can be swapped with kale (longer wilting time). Chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts with adjusted cooking time. Soak dry sun-dried tomatoes in hot water for 10 minutes before use. Add butter at the end for a silky finish.

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