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Tuscan Chicken with Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

A delightful Tuscan dish combining tender chicken breasts with fresh spinach and sun-dried tomatoes in a creamy sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 1 pound
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (packed in oil, drained)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Fresh basil for garnish (optional)

Equipment

  • oven-safe skillet

Method
 

  1. Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté spinach and sun-dried tomatoes for 2-3 minutes until spinach wilts.
  4. Lower heat, add heavy cream, stir, then add Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes. Stir until cheese melts and sauce thickens.
  5. Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over it, and bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F.
  6. Let chicken rest for a few minutes, garnish with fresh basil, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalProtein: 40gSodium: 800mg

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