Tuscan Chicken ... The Ultimate Chicken Dinner

Tuscan Chicken is a flavorful dish featuring chicken in a creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. It's delicious and relatively easy to make. Here's a recipe for a classic Tuscan Chicken:


### Ingredients


- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (optional for thickening)
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, julienned
- 2 cups baby spinach
- Fresh basil, chopped (for garnish, optional)


### Instructions


1. **Prepare the Chicken:**
   - Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning on both sides.


2. **Cook the Chicken:**
   - In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Add the chicken breasts and sear until golden brown on each side and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side, depending on thickness. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.


3. **Make the Sauce:**
   - In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
   - Pour in the chicken broth and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.
   - Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook until the sauce starts to thicken, about 3-4 minutes. If you'd like it thicker, add the cornstarch slurry and stir well.


4. **Add Vegetables:**
   - Stir in the julienned sun-dried tomatoes and baby spinach, cooking until the spinach is wilted.


5. **Combine with Chicken:**
   - Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them. Let everything simmer together for another 2-3 minutes to meld the flavors and ensure the chicken is hot throughout.


6. **Serve:**
   - Garnish with fresh basil if desired. Serve the Tuscan Chicken over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to soak up the creamy sauce.


Enjoy your creamy, savory Tuscan Chicken!

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