Creamy Tuscan Chicken Dish (Printable)

Tender chicken in a rich creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and herbs for a cozy dinner.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (21 to 25 oz)
02 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
03 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
05 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

→ Creamy Sauce

06 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and sliced
08 - 1 cup heavy cream
09 - 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
10 - 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
11 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
12 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
13 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Vegetables and Finish

14 - 2 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped
15 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, plus extra for garnish

# Steps:

01 - Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides evenly with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
02 - Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear for 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Internal temperature should reach 165°F. Remove chicken and set aside loosely covered.
03 - Reduce heat to medium. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Stir in heavy cream, chicken broth, grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes. Mix thoroughly and bring to a gentle simmer.
05 - Add chopped spinach and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until wilted. Stir in fresh basil.
06 - Return cooked chicken and any accumulated juices to the skillet. Spoon sauce over chicken and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until heated through.
07 - Transfer to serving plates and garnish with additional fresh basil. Serve hot, ideally over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes expensive and restaurant-polished but comes together faster than ordering takeout.
  • The sun-dried tomatoes give you this sweet-tangy punch that makes people wonder what your secret ingredient is.
  • You can throw it on pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes depending on your mood and what's in your pantry.
  • One skillet means one thing to wash, which honestly feels like a miracle on a weeknight.
02 -
  • Don't let that cream boil hard or it can split and look broken—a gentle simmer is where all the magic happens and where everything stays creamy.
  • If your sauce seems too thick, add more broth a splash at a time; if it's too thin, a quick mix of cornstarch and water whisked in does the trick without anyone knowing your secret.
03 -
  • Buy your sun-dried tomatoes in oil rather than dried; they're already tender and flavorful, which saves you a step and guarantees better results.
  • If someone's dairy-free, coconut cream works surprisingly well—use the canned stuff, not the stuff from a carton, and your secret will be safe.
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