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Creamy Garlic Tuscan Chicken Recipe Easy Homemade Sun-Dried Tomato Spinach Dinner

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A rich and creamy garlic Tuscan chicken with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach, perfect for a cozy and satisfying weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs / 680 g), pounded to even thickness
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
  • ½ cup chicken broth (120 ml)
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (50 g)
  • ½ teaspoon dried Italian herbs (optional)
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (about 70 g)
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves (about 60 g)
  • 1 tablespoon white wine (optional)

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap or parchment paper. Using a meat mallet or rolling pin, gently pound each breast to about ½ inch (1.3 cm) thickness. Season both sides generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken breasts and sear for about 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp of 165°F / 74°C). Remove chicken from the pan and set aside on a warm plate.
  3. Lower heat to medium. Add the remaining tablespoon of butter to the skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté gently for about 1 minute until fragrant—don’t let it burn.
  4. Pour in the white wine (or extra chicken broth) to deglaze, scraping up any browned bits from the skillet bottom with a wooden spoon. Let it reduce for about 2 minutes.
  5. Stir in the chicken broth and heavy cream, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer. Add the grated Parmesan cheese and dried Italian herbs, stirring until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens slightly—about 3-4 minutes.
  6. Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach leaves. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts and everything is heated through. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
  7. Nestle the seared chicken breasts back into the creamy sauce. Spoon some sauce over the top and let everything warm together for 2-3 minutes on low heat.
  8. Serve the creamy garlic Tuscan chicken hot, spooning extra sauce over the top. It pairs wonderfully with crusty bread, mashed potatoes, or pasta.

Notes

If the sauce gets too thick, loosen it with a splash of chicken broth or cream. If too thin, simmer longer. Pat chicken dry before seasoning to ensure a good sear. Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor. White wine is optional and can be replaced with extra chicken broth.

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