06/07/2026
Chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, garlic, Parmesan, cream, and fresh basilβ¦ this creamy Tuscan chicken is rich, tender, and packed with restaurant-style flavor π
Creamy Tuscan Chicken
Ingredients:
4 boneless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
Β½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and sliced
2 cups fresh spinach
1 cup heavy cream
Β½ cup chicken broth
Β½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon paprika
Β½ teaspoon garlic powder
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Fresh basil or parsley, chopped
Optional: Β½ teaspoon chili flakes
Instructions:
Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with paprika, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear the chicken for 4β5 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through. Remove it from the skillet and set aside.
Lower the heat to medium and melt the butter in the same skillet.
Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1 minute.
Pour in the chicken broth and scrape the flavorful browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
Add the heavy cream, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and chili flakes if using. Stir until smooth.
Add the spinach and cook until wilted.
Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over it.
Simmer for 3β5 minutes, until the sauce thickens and the chicken is hot.
Garnish with fresh basil or parsley.
Serve with pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.