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Creamy One-Pot Tuscan Chicken

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A rich and velvety one-pot Tuscan chicken recipe featuring sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, spinach, and a creamy sauce that’s quick and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/3 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry and season with salt, pepper, and half the Italian seasoning.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chicken breasts for 4-5 minutes per side until golden but not fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
  3. Lower heat to medium. Add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the pan and stir for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, scraping up browned bits from the pan. Stir in remaining Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes if using.
  5. Return chicken to the pan, nestle into the sauce, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
  6. Remove lid, add fresh spinach and sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top. Stir gently until spinach wilts and cheese melts, about 2-3 minutes.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. If sauce is too thick, add a splash more broth; if too thin, simmer uncovered a few extra minutes.
  8. Serve hot with plenty of sauce spooned over the chicken.

Notes

For best flavor, do not overcrowd the pan when browning chicken to ensure a golden crust. Keep heat low when simmering cream to prevent curdling. Chop sun-dried tomatoes finely to distribute flavor evenly. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently with added broth to loosen sauce. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with canned coconut milk and Parmesan with vegan cheese or nutritional yeast.

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