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Creamy Tuscan Butter Chicken Recipe Easy Homemade Dinner with Spinach

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A quick and easy creamy Tuscan butter chicken with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes, perfect for cozy weeknight dinners with a rich, flavorful sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds / 680g)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (packed in oil)
  • 3 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped (about 90g)
  • 1 cup heavy cream (240ml)
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (50g)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook another 4 minutes until cooked through but still juicy. Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the pan. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  4. Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1 minute to release their flavor.
  5. Add chopped spinach and stir until wilted, about 2 minutes.
  6. Slowly pour in the heavy cream, stirring constantly. Let simmer gently for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
  7. Sprinkle in grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and sauce is silky smooth. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
  8. Return chicken breasts to the pan, nestle into the sauce, and spoon sauce over the top. Cook together for 2-3 minutes to let flavors meld.
  9. If sauce is too thick, add a splash of chicken broth or water to loosen. If too thin, simmer a bit longer.

Notes

Pat chicken dry for a better sear. Do not overcrowd the pan. Simmer cream gently to prevent curdling. Use quality butter for best flavor. Add Parmesan cheese last to avoid clumping. Let cream come to room temperature before adding to sauce. Optional: add smoked paprika or red pepper flakes with garlic for extra depth.

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