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Creamy Tuscan Butter Chicken Recipe Easy Homemade Sun-Dried Tomato Dinner

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A quick and easy creamy Tuscan butter chicken with sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, and a rich buttery sauce perfect for cozy dinners and busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin cutlets
  • 4 tablespoons (56 g) unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1/3 cup (50 g) sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (oil-packed)
  • 3 cups (90 g) fresh spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup (25 g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme blend)
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) white wine (optional, can substitute with extra broth)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry and slice into thin cutlets about 1/2-inch thick. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and dried Italian herbs.
  2. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken cutlets in a single layer and cook 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove chicken and tent with foil to keep warm.
  3. Lower heat to medium. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to the skillet. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and stir for 1 minute to combine flavors.
  5. Pour in white wine (or extra broth if skipping wine) and scrape up browned bits from the pan. Let reduce for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  6. Stir in heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  7. Add grated Parmesan cheese and chopped spinach. Cook 1–2 minutes until spinach wilts and cheese melts. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Return chicken cutlets to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Warm together for 2–3 minutes so chicken absorbs some sauce. Serve hot with plenty of sauce spooned over.

Notes

Keep the sauce at a gentle simmer to prevent cream from separating. Pat chicken dry before cooking for better sear. If skipping white wine, add a squeeze of lemon juice at the end for brightness. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and use dairy-free butter alternatives.

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