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Creamy Tuscan Chicken

A creamy, flavorful dish featuring chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach, perfect for family dinners and special occasions.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces Chicken Breasts Lean and juicy, these are the star of your dish.
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Heart-healthy and flavorful.
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced A fragrant touch that brings depth.
  • 2 cups Spinach Fresh or frozen.
  • 1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes Sweet and tangy.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream For a luscious, creamy sauce.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated Adds savory flavor.
  • 1 tsp Italian Seasoning Brings the flavors of Tuscany.
  • to taste Salt and Pepper To enhance flavors.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Begin by heating olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Sear them in the pan for about 6-7 minutes on each side, until they are golden brown.
  3. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, letting the spinach wilt for about 2 minutes.
  6. Pour in the heavy cream and add the Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and creamy.
  7. Return the chicken to the skillet, allowing it to soak in all the creamy goodness for 5 minutes.
  8. Serve hot, drizzling the sauce over the chicken.

Notes

Flavor twists include adding lemon juice for brightness or fresh herbs like basil or parsley at the end. You can use Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream for a healthier option.