Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken with Spinach
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Cook Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken with Spinach for 20 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F Minimum. Rest for 5–10 Mins before slicing so juices redistribute and carryover heat reaches full USDA FSIS food safety standards.
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Creamy Tuscan garlic chicken sears seasoned chicken cutlets until golden before simmering in an enameled skillet with sun-dried tomatoes, baby spinach, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Thin cutlets cook through in under 8 minutes without drying.
Recipe Overview & Cooking Metrics
| Prep Time | 10 minutes | Cook Time | 20 minutes |
| Total Time | 35 minutes | Servings | 4 servings |
| Calories / Serving | 470 kcal | Protein / Serving | 38g |
| Cuisine | Italian Tuscan | Category | Skillet |
Equipment Needed
- 12-inch heavy stainless steel or cast iron skillet
- Tongs
- Whisk
- Digital probe meat thermometer
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (approx 6 oz each), sliced in half horizontally into thin cutlets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and sliced into strips
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken bone broth
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (basil, oregano, thyme)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish, pasta or crusty bread for serving
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Season chicken cutlets on both sides with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add cutlets in a single layer and sear for 4 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer chicken to a clean plate.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in pan drippings. Add sliced sun-dried tomatoes and minced garlic. Sauté for 60 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in 1 cup chicken bone broth, scraping up golden browned fond from bottom of skillet with a wooden spoon.
- Pour in 3/4 cup heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat.
- Whisk in 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese until melted and sauce turns velvety smooth.
- Add fresh baby spinach leaves. Stir for 60 seconds until spinach wilts into the creamy sauce.
- Return seared chicken cutlets and resting juices to skillet. Simmer for 3 minutes until chicken registers 165°F (74°C) on a digital probe. Garnish with torn fresh basil and serve with pasta.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Thick whole chicken breasts often dry out on the outside before the center cooks through. Slicing into 1/2-inch cutlets ensures rapid, uniform cooking in just 4 minutes per side.
Yes, but whisk 1 teaspoon cornstarch into half-and-half before adding to skillet to prevent curdling from tomato acidity and ensure adequate thickening.
Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat with a splash of milk or chicken broth to loosen the parmesan cream sauce without separating.
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