Description
This Homemade Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken is a rich and comforting one-pan dish featuring juicy chicken breasts simmered in a velvety garlic-Parmesan cream sauce with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual entertaining, it’s quick, easy, and bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
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Boneless, skinless chicken breasts (thin-sliced or pounded)
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Olive oil
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Salt & pepper
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Optional dredge: flour + grated Parmesan
For the Sauce:
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Butter and olive oil
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Garlic (minced)
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Chicken broth
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Heavy cream
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Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
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Italian seasoning or oregano
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Spinach (fresh, chopped)
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Sun-dried tomatoes or cherry tomatoes
- Optional: onion, paprika, lemon wedges
Instructions
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Cook Chicken: Season chicken (optionally coat in flour and Parmesan). Sear in olive oil until golden and cooked through (3–8 minutes per side). Set aside.
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Sauté Aromatics: In the same pan, melt butter, then sauté garlic (and onion if using) until fragrant (~1 min).
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Build Sauce: Deglaze with chicken broth and simmer. Stir in cream and Parmesan, whisking until smooth and thickened (~3–5 min).
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Add Veggies: Stir in sun-dried or cherry tomatoes and spinach; cook until spinach wilts (~1–2 min).
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Combine: Return chicken to the pan. Spoon sauce over and heat through (~2–5 min). Serve with lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
Customize with shrimp, salmon, or thighs.Make it gluten-free by skipping the dredge or using GF flour.Spice it up with red pepper flakes.Store sauce and chicken separately if freezing.Serve with pasta, rice, or veggies.
