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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Skillet

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A quick and easy 30-minute dinner featuring juicy chicken breasts in a rich, garlicky cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach. Perfect for weeknight dinners that feel indulgent without the hassle.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound / 450 g), pounded slightly
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (oil-packed or rehydrated dry-packed)
  • 4 cups fresh spinach, packed (about 120 g), washed and roughly chopped
  • ¾ cup heavy cream (180 ml)
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 50 g)
  • ½ cup chicken broth or dry white wine (120 ml)
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 small shallot, finely diced (optional)
  • Fresh basil, chopped for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and dried Italian herbs. Set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Sear chicken breasts in the hot skillet for 5-6 minutes on one side until golden brown; flip and cook another 5 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
  4. Lower heat to medium and add diced shallot and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
  5. Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1 minute.
  6. Deglaze the pan with chicken broth or white wine, scraping up brown bits. Simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.
  7. Stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Cook gently for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens and becomes silky.
  8. Add fresh spinach in batches, stirring until wilted and incorporated into the sauce.
  9. Return chicken breasts to the skillet, nestle into the sauce, spoon sauce over the top, reduce heat to low, cover loosely, and simmer for 5 minutes to finish cooking.
  10. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Garnish with chopped fresh basil before serving.

Notes

[‘Pat chicken dry before seasoning to ensure a juicy texture and good sear.’, ‘Do not overcrowd the pan; cook chicken in batches if needed to get a golden crust.’, ‘Keep heat moderate when adding cream and cheese to prevent sauce from separating.’, ‘Add spinach gradually to wilt evenly without making the sauce watery.’, ‘For thicker chicken breasts, slice horizontally to speed cooking.’, ‘Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat gently with a splash of broth or cream.’]

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Keywords: Tuscan chicken, creamy chicken skillet, quick dinner, easy chicken recipe, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, garlic sauce

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