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Creamy Tuscan Chicken: A Rich and Elegant One-Pan Dish

A rich and elegant one-pan dish featuring tender chicken breasts smothered in a creamy sauce with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and baby spinach. Perfect for a cozy dinner or a special occasion!

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken:
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
For the Sauce:
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • ¼ cup yellow onion finely chopped
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes thinly sliced
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 1½ cups heavy cream or coconut cream for dairy-free
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken:
  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with Italian seasoning, kosher salt, and black pepper.
Sear the Chicken:
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 4–5 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Sauté Aromatics:
  1. Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Sauté minced garlic and chopped onion for 2–3 minutes, until fragrant and softened.
Build the Sauce:
  1. Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1–2 minutes. Reduce heat to low and pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine.
Add Spinach and Parmesan:
  1. Add baby spinach and gently stir until wilted. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and incorporated into the sauce.
Return the Chicken:
  1. Place the seared chicken breasts back into the skillet. Simmer for 5–7 minutes, spooning the sauce over the chicken, until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F).
Serve:
  1. Serve the chicken warm, generously topped with the creamy sauce.

Notes

  • Substitute chicken breasts with chicken thighs for a juicier option.
  • For a thinner sauce, add a splash of chicken broth.
  • Make it dairy-free by using coconut cream and nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan.
  • Add a splash of white wine to deglaze the pan before adding the cream for extra flavor.