Description

Creamy Tuscan Chicken is a rich and flavorful dish featuring tender seared chicken breasts simmered in a luscious sauce made from heavy cream, parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, onions, and fresh spinach. This comforting recipe comes together quickly on the stovetop, delivering a restaurant-quality meal perfect for dinner occasions.

Ingredients

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Chicken

4 (6-ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or a mix of oregano, thyme, basil, and rosemary)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided

Sauce

4 garlic cloves, minced
¼ cup finely chopped yellow onion
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, thinly sliced
2 cups baby spinach
1 ½ cups heavy cream (dairy-free alternatives can be used if preferred)
¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

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Instructions

Season chicken: Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides evenly with Italian seasoning, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper to infuse flavor before cooking.
Sear chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and sear them for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until a golden brown crust forms. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
Cook onions: In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the finely chopped yellow onion. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions soften and become translucent.
Cook tomatoes and garlic: Add the thinly sliced sun-dried tomatoes and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for about 1 minute more, stirring frequently, until the garlic becomes fragrant.
Add spinach: Stir in the baby spinach and cook for an additional minute, just until the spinach begins to wilt but retains its vibrant color.
Add cream and cheese: Pour in the heavy cream and sprinkle the freshly grated parmesan cheese into the skillet. Stir everything together well and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer to combine the flavors and thicken the sauce slightly.
Simmer chicken: Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the creamy sauce. Allow the chicken to cook in the simmering sauce for about 5 minutes, or until warmed through and cooked to your desired doneness.

Notes

For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream or cashew cream and use a vegan parmesan alternative.
Serve with pasta, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
Adjust seasoning to taste before serving, adding more salt or pepper if necessary.
Use fresh baby spinach for best texture, but you can substitute with frozen spinach (thawed and drained) if needed.