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Creamy Tuscan Chicken

Creamy Tuscan Chicken is a one-pan dinner made with tender seasoned chicken, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, cream, and Parmesan.
Sear the chicken, sauté the vegetables, make the creamy Parmesan sauce, then return the chicken to the skillet.
Simmer for about 5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is rich and creamy.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian-American

Ingredients
  

  • 4 6-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • ¼ cup finely chopped yellow onion
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes thinly sliced
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 1½ cups heavy cream
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • Season the chicken. Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides evenly with Italian seasoning, kosher salt, and black pepper.
  • Sear the chicken. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
  • Cook the onion. Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the same skillet. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, until softened.
  • Add the aromatics. Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and minced garlic. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring frequently, until fragrant.
  • Add the spinach. Add the baby spinach and cook for about 1 minute, just until it begins to wilt.
  • Make the sauce. Pour in the heavy cream and add the freshly grated Parmesan. Stir well and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
  • Finish the chicken. Return the seared chicken and any accumulated juices to the skillet. Let everything simmer gently for about 5 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce has thickened slightly.
  • Serve. Spoon the creamy sauce, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes over the chicken and serve immediately with your favorite side.

Notes

Serve this creamy chicken with pasta, mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, rice, or warm crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
For a lighter variation, replace part of the heavy cream with a suitable lower-fat cooking cream. You can also add sliced mushrooms or extra spinach for more vegetables.
For halal preparation, choose certified halal chicken and check packaged ingredients such as Parmesan and other dairy products according to your dietary requirements.