Creamy Tuscan Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Spinach

Name: Creamy Tuscan Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Spinach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs total); 1 tsp salt, divided; 0.5 tsp black pepper, divided; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 0.5 cup chicken broth; 0.5 cup heavy cream; 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil, drained and chopped; 4 cups fresh spinach; 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)

MediumItalianPrep: 15 minutesCook: 25 minutesServes 4

Pan-seared chicken breasts smothered in a rich, creamy sauce infused with savory sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, and aromatic garlic. This dish is a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making it an ideal hearty dinner.

Creamy Tuscan Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Spinach

Ingredients

•4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs total)
•1 tsp salt, divided
•0.5 tsp black pepper, divided
•2 tbsp olive oil
•1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
•4 cloves garlic, minced
•0.5 cup chicken broth
•0.5 cup heavy cream
•0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
•0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil, drained and chopped
•4 cups fresh spinach
•1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)

Dietary Info

High Protein

Instructions

1
Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 0.5 tsp salt and 0.25 tsp black pepper.
2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
3
Reduce the heat to medium. Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
4
Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Stir in the heavy cream, remaining 0.5 tsp salt, and 0.25 tsp black pepper. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
5
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly. Add the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
6
Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the creamy sauce. Spoon some of the sauce over the chicken. Heat through for 1-2 minutes. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, if desired, and serve immediately with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.

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