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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Skillet

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This creamy Tuscan chicken skillet is a comforting, one-pan dinner featuring tender chicken breasts simmered in a luscious sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, garlic, and Parmesan. It’s quick, family-friendly, and packed with bold Italian-inspired flavors—perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.2 lb)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for lighter option)
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (oil-packed or rehydrated if dry)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or mix of dried basil, oregano, and thyme)
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 cups baby spinach leaves, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup diced onion (yellow or sweet)
  • Optional: 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
  • Optional: 1/4 cup chopped roasted red peppers

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
  2. Chop onion, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach. Measure out cream, broth, and Parmesan.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add chicken breasts and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden and almost cooked through. Remove chicken to a plate.
  5. Add diced onion to the pan and sauté for 2 minutes.
  6. Add garlic and cook just until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  7. Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits from the pan.
  8. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a gentle simmer and let sauce thicken slightly.
  9. Nestle chicken breasts back into the skillet and spoon sauce over them.
  10. Scatter chopped spinach around chicken and cover with a lid. Simmer on low for 7-10 minutes, until chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165°F).
  11. Uncover, taste sauce, and adjust seasoning if needed. Sprinkle extra Parmesan and fresh basil or parsley if desired.
  12. Serve hot with your favorite sides.

Notes

For best results, use room-temperature chicken and freshly grated Parmesan. Don’t let the sauce boil hard—keep it at a gentle simmer to prevent curdling. The recipe is flexible: swap in kale or arugula for spinach, or add mushrooms for extra flavor. Leftovers taste even better the next day. For a dairy-free version, use oat cream and vegan Parmesan.

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