Creamy Tuscan Chicken Dish (Printable)

Tender chicken breasts in a rich garlic cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan cheese.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each)
02 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
03 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
04 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
05 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Sauce

06 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
07 - ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and sliced
08 - 1 cup heavy cream
09 - ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
10 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
11 - 1 teaspoon dried basil
12 - 2 cups fresh baby spinach

→ Garnish (optional)

13 - Fresh parsley, chopped
14 - Extra grated Parmesan cheese

# Method:

01 - Pat chicken breasts dry. Season both sides evenly with kosher salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F). Transfer to a plate and cover loosely.
03 - Reduce skillet heat to medium. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Stir in sliced sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1 minute to release flavor.
05 - Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, scraping up browned bits from the skillet. Stir in Parmesan cheese and dried basil. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
06 - Add fresh baby spinach and stir until just wilted, approximately 1 minute.
07 - Return chicken and any accumulated juices to the skillet. Nestle chicken into the sauce and spoon sauce over the top. Simmer 2 to 3 minutes until heated through.
08 - Optionally garnish with chopped parsley and extra grated Parmesan. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like you've been cooking all day, but the whole thing comes together in under 40 minutes.
  • There's something almost luxurious about a silky cream sauce dotted with sun-dried tomatoes that makes weeknight dinners feel like a small celebration.
  • Everything happens in one pan, which means less cleanup and more time enjoying the meal.
02 -
  • Don't skip patting the chicken dry or you'll steam it instead of sear it, and you'll miss out on that essential golden crust.
  • The cream sauce will seem thin at first, but it thickens as it simmers—rushing this is the difference between silky and disappointing.
  • If your cream sauce breaks or looks separated, simply lower the heat and whisk in a splash of cold chicken broth to bring it back together.
03 -
  • The best sear comes from letting the chicken sit undisturbed in the hot pan—don't fidget with it or flip it early, just be patient and let the heat do its work.
  • Make sure your Parmesan is freshly grated and not pre-shredded with anti-caking agents, which will make the sauce grainy instead of silky.
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