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Weeknight Tuscan Chicken Easy Creamy and Delicious Recipe
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Weeknight Tuscan Chicken

This Weeknight Tuscan Chicken recipe is designed to bust the myth that delicious means difficult and time-consuming. Ready in under 30 minutes, it is made with fresh, wholesome ingredients and features a creamy Tuscan sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and spinach, perfect for a quick and flavorful weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian, Tuscan
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Weeknight Tuscan Chicken Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, oil-packed, drained
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 5 oz fresh spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • optional red pepper flakes for a touch of heat

Equipment

  • Large skillet,
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season generously with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown; do not cook through.
  3. Remove chicken from skillet. Add minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes; sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up browned bits from the pan. Simmer and reduce slightly.
  5. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until sauce is smooth and creamy. Reduce heat to low and simmer to thicken.
  6. Add chopped spinach and stir until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
  7. Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over top. Cover and simmer 5-7 minutes or until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
  8. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan and fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 45gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking chicken. Substitute chicken thighs for breasts or use half-and-half for lighter cream. Add red pepper flakes for heat or additional veggies like mushrooms or bell peppers.
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