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Easy Tuscan Chicken with creamy sun-dried tomato sauce and spinach on a plate.

Easy Tuscan Chicken with Sun Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

A cozy and slightly fancy dinner featuring tender chicken in a creamy sun dried tomato sauce, perfect for weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 540
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken breasts or thighs Thighs stay extra juicy
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Butter A small knob
For the Sauce
  • 4 cloves Garlic Do not be shy
  • 1 cup Sun dried tomatoes Oil packed is easiest, drain before use
  • 1/2 cup Chicken broth A splash helps loosen the browned bits
  • 1 cup Heavy cream Or half and half for lighter
  • 1/2 cup Fresh grated Parmesan Grates well for melting
  • 2 cups Fresh spinach
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red pepper flakes Optional for a tiny kick

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Season the chicken by patting it dry, then adding salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Sear the chicken until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per side, and then remove from the pan.
Making the Sauce
  1. In the same pan, reduce heat and add butter, followed by garlic. Stir for 30 seconds.
  2. Add sun dried tomatoes and cook for another minute.
  3. Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, scraping the browned bits.
  4. Mix in heavy cream and Parmesan until smooth.
  5. If the sauce is too thick, add more broth.
  6. Add fresh spinach and stir until wilted.
Finishing
  1. Return the chicken to the pan, spoon sauce over it, and let simmer until cooked through, reaching 165F in the thickest part.

Notes

This recipe reheats well. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for 2 months. Reheat gently to maintain creaminess.