Here’s a rich and flavorful Creamy Tuscan Chicken recipe—juicy chicken in a garlicky, sun-dried tomato and spinach cream sauce. 🍗🌿
🍗 Creamy Tuscan Chicken
🧾 Ingredients (4 servings)
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp paprika (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
For the Sauce:
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning (or mix of basil, oregano, thyme)
- Optional: red pepper flakes for a little heat
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Chicken
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (internal temp 165 °F / 74 °C).
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
2️⃣ Make the Sauce
- In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes and stir for 1–2 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
3️⃣ Combine
- Return chicken to the skillet.
- Spoon sauce over chicken and simmer 2–3 minutes to meld flavors.
4️⃣ Serve
- Serve over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
- Garnish with extra Parmesan or fresh basil if desired.
⭐ Tips
- Juicy chicken: pound chicken to an even thickness before cooking.
- Extra flavor: deglaze pan with a splash of white wine before adding cream.
- Make it lighter: use half-and-half or Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream.
If you want, I can also give a one-pan Creamy Tuscan Chicken recipe that cooks in under 30 minutes with minimal cleanup.
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