Creamy Tuscan Chicken
Tender chicken in a silky garlic cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan. A quick, cozy weeknight meal that feels restaurant-quality in one skillet.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Total Time: 30
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Easy Chicken Recipes
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and sliced
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
3 cups fresh spinach
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (optional thickener)
Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through
Reduce heat and add butter. Cook garlic 30 seconds
Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook 1 minute
Pour in broth, scraping bits from the pan. Simmer 2 minutes
Stir in cream, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning. Cook 2-3 minutes
Stir in spinach until wilted
Add cornstarch slurry if thickening (not required)
Adjust seasoning and serve warm
Notes
Use cherry tomatoes if sun-dried are unavailable
Serve with pasta, rice, or crusty bread
Leftovers freeze well for up to 3 months
Find it online: https://viralchickenrecipes.com/creamy-tuscan-chicken-2/