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Creamy Tuscan garlic chicken with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan in a skillet

Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken

Golden chicken in a creamy garlic sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan. A one-pan Tuscan-style dinner ready in just 35 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 560
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 lb / 680 g), pounded to even thickness
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup 240 ml low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup 240 ml heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup 85 g sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and sliced
  • 2 cups 60 g baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup 50 g finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Fresh basil leaves to serve

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, the pepper, and the paprika.
  2. Heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5 to 6 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and cover loosely.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, then the garlic. Cook for 30 to 60 seconds, stirring often, until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the pan. Simmer for 2 minutes.
  5. Add the cream, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Simmer gently for 3 to 4 minutes, until slightly thickened.
  6. Stir in the spinach a handful at a time until wilted, then stir in the Parmesan until melted and smooth.
  7. Return the chicken and any juices to the pan. Spoon the sauce over the top and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes more. Scatter with basil and serve.

Notes

Estimated nutrition per serving: 560 calories, 44 g protein, 9 g carbohydrates, 38 g fat. Values are estimates only and will vary with the cream, cheese, and portion size.