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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Skillet Dinner

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This creamy Tuscan chicken skillet dinner is a quick, one-pan meal featuring tender chicken breasts in a luscious garlic-Parmesan cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s comforting, flavorful, and easy to clean up.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
  • 2 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped (optional)
  • Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese (optional, for extra creaminess)
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced (optional, sautéed with garlic)

Instructions

  1. Slice chicken breasts in half horizontally for even thickness.
  2. Season both sides with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Let rest at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  4. Add chicken pieces in a single layer; cook for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F). Transfer chicken to a plate and tent with foil.
  5. Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic to the pan and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1 minute.
  7. Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits. Simmer for 2 minutes.
  8. Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Stir until cheese melts and sauce thickens slightly, 2-3 minutes.
  9. Toss in baby spinach, stirring until wilted (about 1 minute). If using, add cream cheese now for extra creaminess.
  10. Return chicken to skillet, nestling into the sauce. Spoon sauce over chicken, cover, and simmer on low for 3-5 minutes.
  11. Check seasoning and adjust salt or pepper as needed.
  12. Sprinkle chopped fresh basil over the top before serving. Add red pepper flakes if desired.
  13. Serve directly from the skillet, spooning extra sauce over each piece.

Notes

If sauce is too thin, simmer uncovered for 2-3 minutes to thicken. If too thick, add a splash of broth or cream. Use room temperature chicken for even cooking. For dairy-free, substitute coconut cream and nutritional yeast for Parmesan. Chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts. Leftovers keep well for up to 3 days in the fridge or 2 months in the freezer.

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