Tuscan Chicken _ The Ultimate Chicken Dinner_

### **🍗 Tuscan Chicken – The Ultimate Creamy Chicken Dinner 🍅🧄**

This **Tuscan Chicken** is a rich and creamy dish with seared chicken breasts, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and spinach in a velvety Parmesan cream sauce. Perfect for a cozy dinner!

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### **🛒 Ingredients:**

#### **For the Chicken:**
- **2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts** (cut in half lengthwise)
- **1 tsp salt**
- **½ tsp black pepper**
- **½ tsp paprika**
- **2 tbsp olive oil**

#### **For the Creamy Sauce:**
- **2 tbsp unsalted butter**
- **3 cloves garlic** (minced)
- **½ cup sun-dried tomatoes** (chopped)
- **1 cup heavy cream**
- **½ cup chicken broth**
- **½ cup grated Parmesan cheese**
- **1 tsp Italian seasoning**
- **½ tsp red pepper flakes** (optional)
- **1 cup fresh spinach**

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### **🔪 Instructions:**

#### **1️⃣ Prepare & Sear the Chicken:**
- Season chicken with **salt, pepper, and paprika**.
- Heat **olive oil** in a large skillet over **medium-high heat**.
- Sear the chicken for **4-5 minutes per side** until golden brown. Remove and set aside.

#### **2️⃣ Make the Tuscan Sauce:**
- In the same skillet, melt **butter** and sauté **garlic** until fragrant.
- Add **sun-dried tomatoes** and cook for **1-2 minutes**.
- Pour in **chicken broth and heavy cream**, then stir in **Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes**.
- Simmer for **2-3 minutes** until slightly thickened.

#### **3️⃣ Add Spinach & Chicken:**
- Stir in **fresh spinach** and let it wilt.
- Return the chicken to the pan, spooning sauce over it.
- Simmer for **5 minutes** until chicken is fully cooked.

#### **4️⃣ Serve & Enjoy!**
- Garnish with **extra Parmesan & fresh basil**.
- Serve over **mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice** for a complete meal.

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### **🍷 Perfect Pairing:**
Pair with a glass of **Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio** for a perfect Tuscan-style dinner!

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