Tuscan Chicken
Tuscan Chicken is a rich and flavorful Italian-inspired dish featuring pan-seared chicken breasts in a creamy sauce with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach. It’s indulgent yet easy enough for a weeknight dinner.
🛒 Ingredients
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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2–3 tbsp olive oil
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3–4 cloves garlic, minced
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½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (packed in oil)
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1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for lighter version)
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½ cup chicken broth
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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2 cups fresh spinach
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¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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Optional: fresh basil for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions
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Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
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Make sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant (30–60 seconds). Add sun-dried tomatoes, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Stir in Italian seasoning and bring to a gentle simmer.
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Add spinach: Stir in spinach and cook until wilted.
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Finish sauce: Mix in Parmesan cheese and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
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Return chicken: Place chicken back in the skillet, spoon sauce over the top, and cook 1–2 minutes to heat through.
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Serve: Garnish with fresh basil and serve with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
🍽️ Tips & Variations
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Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
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Add a splash of white wine when deglazing for more depth.
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For a lighter version, substitute cream with Greek yogurt (add at the end to prevent curdling).
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Add mushrooms for an earthy twist.
Tuscan Chicken is a creamy, savory dish that feels restaurant-worthy but comes together quickly at home.
If you want, I can also give a one-pan garlic-butter Tuscan Chicken recipe that’s even faster and mess-free. Do you want me to do that?