🍗 Creamy Tuscan Chicken with Spinach & Sun-Dried Tomatoes

 

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup chicken broth
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon butter
• Fresh basil or spinach leaves, for garnish

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Season the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt, black pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
2. Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 4–5 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
3. Make the sauce: In the same skillet, add the butter and minced garlic. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Add the chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the skillet to release all those flavorful browned bits.
5. Pour in the heavy cream and add the Parmesan cheese. Stir until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
6. Add the vegetables: Stir in the spinach and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for 2–3 minutes until the spinach wilts and the sauce thickens slightly.
7. Return the chicken: Place the chicken breasts back into the creamy sauce and spoon some sauce over the top.
8. Cover and simmer over low heat for about 8–10 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and reaches 165°F (74°C) internally.
9. Garnish: Sprinkle with fresh spinach or basil and a little extra Parmesan.
10. Serve immediately with pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious creamy sauce. 😋

✨ Tip: For an even richer flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce for a gentle kick.