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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Skillet

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A quick and easy creamy Tuscan chicken skillet recipe featuring tender chicken breasts in a rich sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and fresh spinach. Perfect for cozy dinners and ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds / 700g), pounded to even thickness
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (packed in oil)
  • 1 cup heavy cream (or substitute half-and-half for lighter sauce)
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme blend)
  • 3 cups fresh baby spinach (washed and dried)
  • Optional: Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Pound the chicken to an even thickness (about 1/2 inch).
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F). Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another minute, stirring to combine.
  4. Pour in 1/2 cup chicken broth and 1 cup heavy cream, stirring to deglaze the pan and loosen browned bits. Add dried Italian herbs and Parmesan cheese. Simmer gently for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Stir in fresh baby spinach and cook until just wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
  6. Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet. Simmer everything together for another 2-3 minutes to marry the flavors and warm the chicken through.
  7. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired. Serve immediately over pasta, rice, or crusty bread.

Notes

Use sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil for best flavor. For a lighter sauce, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a mix of Greek yogurt and milk. To thicken the sauce quickly, mix 1 teaspoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold water and stir into simmering sauce. Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure chicken browns properly. Let chicken come to room temperature before cooking for even doneness. Add spinach last to keep it vibrant and avoid mushiness. For dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk and Parmesan with nutritional yeast.

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Keywords: Tuscan chicken, creamy chicken skillet, sun-dried tomatoes, easy dinner, weeknight meal, Italian chicken recipe

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