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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Skillet with Garlic Spinach and Sun Dried Tomatoes

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A rich, restaurant-quality Italian-American recipe with tender chicken, velvety parmesan cream sauce, and vibrant garlicky spinach. Ready in 30 minutes for weeknight meals that deliver bold Tuscan flavors with minimal effort.

  • Total Time: 30
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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1.5 lbs (12 oz) boneless skinless chicken breasts, halal
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
4 cups fresh spinach
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken breasts for 4-5 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
Add garlic to residual oil, sauté 1 minute. Add sun-dried tomatoes and Italian seasoning, cook 2 minutes.
Pour in heavy cream, reduce heat to low. Simmer gently 5 minutes, stirring until slightly thickened.
Stir in parmesan until melted. Return chicken to skillet, cover, and cook 3-4 minutes.
Toss in spinach, cook 1-2 minutes until wilted. Season with salt and pepper before serving.

Notes

Use halal-certified parmesan if dietary requirements apply
Substitute half-and-half for lighter richness
Baby kale may replace spinach
Leftovers keep 3-4 days refrigerated
Increase garlic to 6 cloves for bolder flavor

  • Author: Amelie Harper
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 20
  • Category: Quick Chicken
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1.5 lbs chicken breast cutlet per serving (approx. 4 pieces total)
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 32g
  • Saturated Fat: 18g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 42g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg