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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Skillet

Close-up of tender chicken pieces in a rich, creamy sauce with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes, a perfect creamy Tuscan chicken.
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A restaurant-quality creamy Tuscan chicken dish with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes, made easily in your skillet.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 cups fresh spinach
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add chicken to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  4. Add chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Add minced garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  6. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Bring to a simmer.
  7. Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3-5 minutes. To thicken without curdling, ensure the heat is low and whisk the sauce constantly as you add the cream and cheese.
  8. Return the chicken to the skillet. Add spinach and stir until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
  9. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Notes

  • Serve this creamy Tuscan chicken over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
  • For a richer flavor, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream, but the sauce may be thinner.
  • If you don’t have sun-dried tomatoes, you can use diced fresh tomatoes, but add them with the spinach.

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