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Creamy Tuscan Chicken
Emma

Creamy Tuscan Chicken

This Creamy Tuscan Chicken is a rich one pan dinner with garlic, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and a creamy Parmesan sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients
  • 2 large chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Season the Chicken
  2. Season the chicken pieces with salt, black pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Mix well so every piece is coated with flavor.
  3. Step 2: Cook the Chicken
  4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5–7 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  5. Step 3: Sauté Garlic and Butter
  6. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add butter. Once melted, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  7. Step 4: Build the Creamy Sauce
  8. Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes, then add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
  9. Step 5: Add Tuscan Ingredients
  10. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. Cook for 2–3 minutes until the spinach wilts and everything blends together.
  11. Step 6: Combine Chicken and Sauce
  12. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and mix well so it’s fully coated in the creamy sauce. Let it simmer for another 2–3 minutes.
  13. Step 7: Finish and Serve
  14. Add red pepper flakes if desired, taste and adjust seasoning, then serve warm.

Notes

  • Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best creamy texture and flavor.
  • Do not boil the sauce too hard, as this can cause the cream to separate. Keep it at a gentle simmer.
  • Cut chicken into even pieces so it cooks evenly and stays juicy.
  • If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of chicken broth to loosen it.
  • Sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil give more flavor than dry ones.
  • Add spinach at the end to keep its bright color and fresh taste.
  • Stir continuously when adding cheese to avoid clumping.