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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Recipe Easy 30-Minute Garlic Spinach Meal

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A quick and easy creamy Tuscan chicken with garlic, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes, ready in under 30 minutes. This savory dish features tender chicken breasts in a rich, velvety cream sauce with fresh spinach and Parmesan cheese.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 ounces or 170 grams each)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 shallot or small onion, finely chopped
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (oil-packed preferred)
  • 4 cups fresh baby spinach (about 120 grams)
  • 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (oregano, basil, thyme blend)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons almond flour (optional, for dusting chicken)

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Optionally, lightly dust with almond flour for a subtle crust. Set aside. (5 minutes)
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking (about 2 minutes).
  3. Add chicken breasts to the pan, leaving space between them. Cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes until golden brown on one side. Flip and cook another 4 minutes until browned and nearly cooked through (internal temperature around 150°F / 65°C). Remove chicken and set aside. (9-10 minutes)
  4. Lower heat to medium. Add minced garlic and shallot to the pan. Stir and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and translucent, avoiding burning the garlic.
  5. Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and stir to combine. Warm for about 1 minute.
  6. Add fresh spinach in batches, stirring to wilt evenly, about 2-3 minutes. Spinach should be tender but still bright green.
  7. Slowly pour in heavy cream, stirring to scrape up browned bits from the pan. Let simmer gently for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  8. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes if using.
  9. Return chicken breasts to the pan, nestling them into the sauce. Spoon sauce over the top and simmer for an additional 3-4 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and sauce is thick and creamy.
  10. Serve chicken hot with plenty of sauce and spinach. Ideal with garlic mashed potatoes, crusty bread, or creamy polenta.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan when searing chicken to ensure a good crust. Avoid burning garlic by cooking on medium heat. Wilt spinach in batches to prevent steaming. Simmer cream gently to avoid curdling. If sauce is too thin, thicken with cornstarch slurry; if too thick, loosen with chicken broth. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and omit Parmesan or use nutritional yeast.

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