Creamy Tuscan Chicken Dish (Printable Version)

Tender chicken simmered in a creamy garlic sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
04 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
05 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Sauce

06 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and sliced
08 - 1 cup heavy cream
09 - 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
10 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
11 - 3 cups fresh baby spinach
12 - 1 teaspoon dried basil
13 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

→ Garnish

14 - Fresh basil leaves for garnish
15 - Extra Parmesan cheese for garnish

# Steps:

01 - Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides evenly with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and sear for 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.
03 - In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Stir well, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon.
05 - Add Parmesan cheese, dried basil, and red pepper flakes. Stir continuously until cheese melts and sauce reaches desired thickness, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
06 - Add fresh baby spinach to the skillet and cook until completely wilted, about 2 minutes.
07 - Return seared chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon sauce over the top, and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until heated through.
08 - Transfer to serving plates and garnish with fresh basil leaves and additional Parmesan cheese.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one skillet, which means more time enjoying dinner and less time scrubbing pans.
  • The sauce is so silky and flavorful that even people who claim they don't like cream-based dishes will ask for seconds.
  • It's naturally gluten-free and elegant enough to serve when you want to impress someone without spending hours in the kitchen.
02 -
  • Don't skip the patting-dry step with the chicken—moisture is the enemy of that golden, flavorful crust that makes this dish sing.
  • If your sauce looks broken or grainy after adding the cheese, turn the heat down to low and whisk constantly; it usually comes back together smoothly.
03 -
  • Prep all your ingredients before you start cooking; this dish moves quickly once the chicken hits the pan, and you won't have time to mince garlic mid-sear.
  • If you're cooking for guests, you can sear the chicken ahead of time and finish the dish just before serving, which takes the pressure off your timing.
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