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Restaurant-Style Creamy Tuscan Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Baby Spinach

Golden pan-seared chicken cutlets simmered in a velvety garlic-parmesan cream sauce with tangy sun-dried tomatoes—a date-night classic ready in 25 minutes.

By Claire MoreauPublished Sept 7, 20264 mins read
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Creamy tuscan chicken skillet with golden chicken cutlets, bright red sun-dried tomatoes, and baby spinach
Photo: Simply Recipes Food News / Verified Editorial Photography

📌Key Facts & Highlights

  • Perennial top-searched weeknight chicken recipe on Pinterest and Google Search.
  • Thin-cut chicken cutlets cook through in just 8 total minutes without drying out.
  • Versatile sauce pairs wonderfully over fettuccine, angel hair pasta, gnocchi, or crusty sourdough.

What Happened

Creamy Tuscan chicken continues to hold the top spot for family comfort meals. Its combination of savory garlic, sweet-tart sun-dried tomatoes, and rich parmesan cream satisfies restaurant cravings from home.

Why It Matters

Cooking boneless chicken breasts without drying them out is a common home kitchen challenge. Slicing breasts into cutlets and simmering them briefly in sauce ensures succulent results every time.

Who Is Affected

Home cooks seeking easy, impressive chicken dinners.

What Readers Should Know

Always use fresh block parmesan grated on a microplane; pre-shredded packaged cheeses contain anti-caking starches that can make cream sauces grainy.

Official Recipe Card

Restaurant-Style Creamy Tuscan Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Baby Spinach

5.0(512 reviews)
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Servings4 servings
Calories480 kcal

🛒Ingredients

👩‍🍳Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1

    Season chicken cutlets with salt and pepper. Lightly dredge in flour, shaking off excess.

  2. 2

    Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken cutlets for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F / 74°C). Remove to a plate.

  3. 3

    In the same skillet, melt remaining tablespoon of butter. Add minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Pour in chicken broth, scraping up all browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a gentle simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.

  5. 5

    Stir in heavy cream and Italian seasoning. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 3 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken.

  6. 6

    Stir in grated parmesan cheese until melted and silky smooth. Add baby spinach and simmer for 1 minute until wilted.

  7. 7

    Nestle chicken cutlets back into the pan, spooning warm sauce over the top. Garnish with cracked pepper and serve hot.

💡Test Kitchen Chef's Tip

For extra brightness, squeeze half a fresh lemon over the pan right before serving to cut through the rich cream sauce.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make this dairy-free?

Yes, substitute full-fat culinary coconut cream or unsweetened cashew cream and use dairy-free parmesan shreds.

How do I store and reheat leftovers?

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on low in a skillet with a splash of chicken broth to restore the creamy consistency.

🏛Official Sources & References
  • Simply Recipes Test Kitchen:Poultry Searing & Cream Sauce Emulsion Standards
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