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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Recipe Easy 30-Minute Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken

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A quick and easy creamy Tuscan chicken with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and a rich velvety sauce that clings perfectly to tender chicken breasts. Perfect for cozy dinners and crowd-pleasing meals.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and pounded to even thickness
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
  • 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (oil-packed preferred)
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach, washed and roughly chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • ½ cup chicken broth (low sodium)
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (or mix of oregano, basil, thyme)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon butter (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pound four boneless, skinless chicken breasts to an even thickness (about ½-inch). Season both sides generously with salt, pepper, and dried Italian herbs. (5 minutes)
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken breasts and cook 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F / 74°C). Remove chicken and set aside. (12 minutes) Tip: Don’t move the chicken too soon; let it form a crust first.
  3. Reduce heat to medium, add 1 tablespoon butter and minced garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned. Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. (3 minutes)
  4. Pour in ½ cup chicken broth and 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half. Stir to combine and scrape browned bits from pan. Simmer gently for 3-4 minutes to thicken slightly. (4 minutes)
  5. Stir in ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese and 2 cups chopped fresh spinach. Cook until spinach wilts and sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes. Add fresh thyme leaves and adjust salt and pepper to taste. (3-4 minutes)
  6. Return chicken breasts to pan, spoon sauce over them, and let everything mingle on low heat for 2 minutes to warm and marry flavors. (2 minutes)
  7. Plate the chicken, spoon extra sauce on top, and serve immediately.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before seasoning to help form a crust. Use medium to medium-low heat when simmering cream to avoid curdling. Chop sun-dried tomatoes finely for even distribution. If sauce is too thick, add broth or cream; if too thin, simmer longer but watch closely. Reheat leftovers gently with splash of broth or cream to loosen sauce.

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