Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken

A rich and velvety Italian-American classic featuring pan-seared chicken breasts enveloped in a decadent garlic, sun-dried tomato, and baby spinach cream sauce.

PREP TIME 15 minutes
COOK TIME 20 minutes
TOTAL TIME 35 minutes
DIFFICULTY Easy
CUISINE Italian
DIETARY INFO
Gluten-Free +1 more

Ingredients

Servings: 4
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Main Ingredients
  • 480 g
    Substitutes for Spinach:
    Kale Ratio: 1:1
    Swiss Chard Ratio: 1:1
  • 2
    Substitutes for Chicken Breast:
    Chicken Thighs Ratio: 1:1
    Turkey Breast Ratio: 1:1
    Tofu (Firm) Ratio: 1:1 (Vegan swap)
  • 4 cloves
    Substitutes for Garlic:
    Garlic Powder Ratio: 1/8 tsp powder = 1 clove
    Shallots Ratio: 1:1
  • 30 ml
  • 240 ml Dairy
    Substitutes for Heavy Cream:
    Full Fat Coconut Milk Ratio: 1:1 (Dairy-free)
    Milk + Butter Ratio: 3/4 cup milk + 1/4 cup melted butter = 1 cup heavy cream
  • 120 ml
    Substitutes for Chicken Broth:
    Vegetable Broth Ratio: 1:1 (Vegetarian)
    Water + Bouillon Cube Ratio: 1 cube per cup water
  • 120 g
    Substitutes for Sun-Dried Tomatoes:
    Roasted Red Peppers Ratio: 1:1
  • 120 g Dairy
    Substitutes for Parmesan Cheese:
    Pecorino Romano Ratio: 1:1
    Nutritional Yeast Ratio: Vegan cheesy swap
Cook Mode: Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken
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Step 1

1. Season chicken with salt and black pepper.

1. Season chicken with salt and black pepper.
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2. Heat oil in skillet; cook chicken 5 mins per side until golden. Set aside.
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3. Sauté garlic 1 min; stir in broth and heavy cream. Simmer 3 mins.
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4. Step 4

4. Fold in spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and parmesan until sauce thickens.
Step 5

5. Step 5

5. Return chicken to skillet and simmer 3 mins. Serve warm.
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Directions

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Step 1: Season chicken with salt and black pepper.

1. Season chicken with salt and black pepper.

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Step 2

2. Heat oil in skillet; cook chicken 5 mins per side until golden. Set aside.

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Step 3

3. Sauté garlic 1 min; stir in broth and heavy cream. Simmer 3 mins.

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Step 4

4. Fold in spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and parmesan until sauce thickens.

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Step 5

5. Return chicken to skillet and simmer 3 mins. Serve warm.

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