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Creamy One-Pan Tuscan Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Breast

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A quick and easy one-pan recipe featuring tender chicken breasts simmered in a creamy, tangy sun-dried tomato sauce with fresh spinach and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for cozy weeknight dinners with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 to 1.2 pounds / 450–550 grams)
  • ½ cup packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (preferably oil-packed)
  • ¾ cup heavy cream (180 ml)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ cup chicken broth (120 ml)
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups packed fresh spinach
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (blend of dried basil, oregano, and thyme)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Sear chicken breasts for 4-5 minutes on one side until golden brown, then flip and sear the other side for 3-4 minutes. Chicken will not be fully cooked yet.
  4. Reduce heat to medium, push chicken to one side of the skillet, add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the empty side, and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the pan to loosen browned bits.
  6. Stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese, simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
  7. Nestle chicken back into the sauce, spoon sauce over the top, cover with lid or foil, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 8-10 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
  8. In the last 2 minutes, stir in fresh spinach and lemon juice until spinach wilts.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed. Serve hot with sauce spooned over chicken.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure proper searing. Pat chicken dry before cooking for a golden crust. Simmer sauce gently to avoid breaking the cream. Let chicken rest a few minutes before slicing to keep it juicy. If sauce thickens too much, loosen with a splash of broth or cream. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with canned coconut milk and Parmesan with nutritional yeast.

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Keywords: Tuscan chicken, sun-dried tomato chicken, creamy chicken breast, one-pan chicken recipe, easy chicken dinner, weeknight dinner, low-carb chicken, gluten-free chicken

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