Creamy Tuscan Chicken
A family-friendly take on creamy Tuscan chicken — tender bites of chicken in a rich Parmesan cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach.
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs), cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (oil-packed or dry, blotted if needed)
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups baby spinach (roughly chopped if you have picky eaters)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or a mix of parsley, thyme, and oregano)
- Optional: Red pepper flakes for a little heat
Instructions
1. Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add half the chicken in a single layer and sear 3–4 minutes per side until golden. Remove and repeat with remaining chicken. Once all the chicken is browned, remove from the skillet and set aside while you build the sauce.
3. Lower heat to medium. In the same pan, add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, scraping up the golden bits on the bottom of the pan.
4. Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits. Simmer 2–3 minutes, then stir in cream. Bring to a gentle simmer.
5. Whisk in Parmesan until melted. Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 1 minute.
6. Return chicken to skillet and toss to coat in sauce. Simmer 2–3 minutes to blend flavors.
7. Serve warm over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.
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