Name: Creamy Tuscan Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 4 cloves garlic, minced; ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced; 1 cup heavy cream; ½ cup chicken broth; ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 cups fresh baby spinach; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 10 minutesCook time: 25 minutesRest time: 5 minutesTotal time: 40 minutesCooking Temp:190 CServings:4 servingsEstimated Cost:13 $Calories:540 kcal Best Season:Available

Description

This creamy Tuscan chicken is a comforting and flavorful dinner made with tender chicken breasts, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, spinach, and a rich Parmesan cream sauce. The combination of savory chicken, creamy sauce, and fresh spinach creates a satisfying homemade meal that comes together easily. Serve it with pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread for a delicious weeknight dinner.

Instructions

Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels, then season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5–6 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter to the same skillet. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
Add the sliced sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Add the Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes, if using. Stir well and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
Stir in the Parmesan cheese and cook for 2–3 minutes until the sauce becomes creamy and slightly thickened.
Add the fresh spinach and cook for 1–2 minutes, until wilted.
Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the creamy sauce over the chicken. Simmer gently for 2–3 minutes.
Remove from the heat and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Serve warm with pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.

Notes

For the best creamy sauce, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese and keep the heat at a gentle simmer after adding the cream. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a small splash of chicken broth to reach the desired consistency.

Creamy Tuscan Chicken