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Creamy One-Pan Tuscan Butter Chicken

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A quick and easy one-pan Tuscan butter chicken recipe featuring tender chicken breasts in a luscious creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach. Perfect for cozy dinners with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat dry chicken breasts and season both sides with salt, pepper, and dried Italian herbs.
  2. Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. Lower heat to medium, add remaining 2 tablespoons butter and minced garlic. Stir constantly for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes to release flavor.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring well and scraping browned bits off the pan. Simmer gently for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens.
  6. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth, then add fresh spinach and stir until wilted.
  7. Return chicken to the pan, nestle into the sauce, cover, and cook on low heat for 2-3 minutes to meld flavors.
  8. Season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Stir gently.
  9. Serve hot with sauce spooned over the chicken.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure proper browning. Pat chicken dry before seasoning. Use room temperature chicken for even cooking. Simmer sauce gently to avoid curdling. For dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and Parmesan with nutritional yeast.

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Keywords: Tuscan chicken, creamy chicken, one-pan dinner, butter chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, easy dinner, weeknight meal

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