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Creamy Tuscan Chicken

Creamy Tuscan chicken with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach in a skillet
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This comforting one-pan dish features chicken in a velvety sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and basil. It’s a quick, restaurant-quality meal perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 4-5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken dry and season with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
  3. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add butter and 1 tbsp of the sun-dried tomato oil. Cook onion until soft, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Pour in chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up browned bits. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Reduce heat to low. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  7. Stir in spinach and basil until wilted. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  8. Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over it, and heat through for 2-3 minutes.

Notes

For a lighter sauce, use half-and-half. Thighs can be used instead of breasts. Ensure chicken is dry before searing for a golden crust. Freshly grated Parmesan melts best.

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