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Creamy One-Pot Tuscan Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

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A comforting and rich one-pot Tuscan chicken dish featuring a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce with spinach and garlic, perfect for cozy dinners and quick meals.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs / 700g)
  • 3/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil if possible)
  • 3 cups fresh baby spinach leaves, roughly chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for lighter version)
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese, blended smooth
  • 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning (or mix of oregano, basil, thyme)
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and half of the Italian seasoning. (5 minutes)
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breasts for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and almost cooked through (internal temp ~145°F). Remove and set aside. (10 minutes)
  3. Lower heat to medium. Sauté chopped onion until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant. (4 minutes)
  4. Add sun-dried tomatoes, remaining Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir for 2 minutes to soften tomatoes and blend flavors. (2 minutes)
  5. Pour in chicken broth and scrape browned bits from pan. (1 minute)
  6. Lower heat to medium-low. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and blended cottage cheese. Cook until sauce thickens and smooth, about 3-5 minutes. Add more broth or cream if too thick. (5 minutes)
  7. Add chopped spinach and stir until wilted, about 2 minutes. Return chicken to pan, nestle into sauce, and simmer gently for 3-5 minutes to finish cooking and absorb flavors. (5 minutes)
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. (5 minutes)

Notes

Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked to 145°F for juiciness. Blend cottage cheese smooth for best sauce texture. Avoid high heat when adding cream to prevent curdling. Add spinach last to keep vibrant color and texture. If no blender, whisk or mash cottage cheese vigorously. For dairy-free, substitute cream with coconut milk and use vegan cheese.

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Keywords: Tuscan chicken, creamy chicken, one-pot meal, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, easy dinner, comfort food, quick recipe

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