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Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken Recipe Easy 30-Minute Dinner with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

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A quick and easy creamy Tuscan garlic chicken dish featuring sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and a rich garlic cream sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or dinner parties.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (thin cut preferred)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (packed in oil preferred)
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat dry chicken breasts and season both sides generously with salt and pepper. Let rest while heating the pan (about 5 minutes).
  2. Heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat in a large skillet. When butter foams, add chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on one side, about 5-6 minutes. Flip and cook another 5 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature 165°F). Remove chicken and set aside tented with foil.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. In the same pan, add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Stir constantly for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  4. Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits from the pan. Let simmer and reduce slightly for 2-3 minutes. Stir in heavy cream and Italian seasoning, bringing to a gentle simmer.
  5. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and sauce thickens slightly, about 2 minutes. Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
  6. Return chicken breasts to the pan, spoon sauce over them, and warm together for 2-3 minutes to meld flavors.
  7. Taste sauce and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
  8. Serve chicken plated with extra sauce spooned over. Pairs well with crusty bread, pasta, or a simple side salad.

Notes

If sauce is too thin, stir in 1 teaspoon cornstarch slurry (1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water) and simmer for 1 minute. If too thick, add a splash more broth or cream. Avoid overcrowding the pan to get a good sear. Use room temperature chicken for even cooking. Soak dry-packed sun-dried tomatoes in warm water for 10 minutes before chopping. Wilt spinach last to keep vibrant color. Freshly grated Parmesan melts better than pre-grated.

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