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Creamy Garlic Tuscan Chicken Breast Recipe Easy in 30 Minutes

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A quick and easy creamy garlic Tuscan chicken breast recipe featuring a rich, garlicky cream sauce with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes, ready in just 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs / 680 g), pounded slightly for even cooking
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed preferred, drained)
  • 3 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
  • ½ cup chicken broth (120 ml)
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (Parmigiano-Reggiano recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme mix)
  • A handful fresh basil, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels, then season both sides generously with salt and pepper. (5 minutes)
  2. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil, and heat until shimmering but not smoking. (2 minutes)
  3. Add chicken breasts carefully. Sear without moving for 4-5 minutes until golden brown on one side. Flip and cook another 4-5 minutes until golden and cooked through (internal temp 165°F / 74°C). Remove chicken and set aside. (10-12 minutes)
  4. Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the same pan. Once melted, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned. (1 minute)
  5. Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes; stir for 1 minute, then add spinach. Stir until spinach wilts, about 2 minutes. (3 minutes)
  6. Slowly add heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer. (2 minutes)
  7. Stir in grated Parmesan and dried Italian herbs. Let sauce thicken and become silky, about 3-4 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  8. Nestle chicken breasts back into the sauce. Spoon sauce over chicken and simmer together for 3-4 minutes to meld flavors. (4 minutes)
  9. Sprinkle chopped fresh basil on top before serving. (1 minute)

Notes

Pat chicken dry before seasoning for a better crust. Avoid burning garlic by sautéing briefly. Stir cream sauce constantly to prevent curdling. If sauce is too thick, add broth to loosen; if too thin, simmer longer. Let chicken rest in sauce off heat for juiciness. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and Parmesan with nutritional yeast.

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