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Tuscan Chicken

Delicious Tuscan Chicken Recipe with Creamy Sun-Dried Tomatoes

This Tuscan Chicken recipe features tender chicken in a rich creamy sauce, perfect for impressing guests.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic minced
  • 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (preferably oil-packed)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Skillet
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Season chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
  3. Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the garlic oil and cook for another 2 minutes.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream while stirring; then add grated Parmesan cheese. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  5. Place seasoned chicken in the prepared baking dish and pour the creamy sauce over them.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). Serve with extra sauce alongside pasta or crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 45gFat: 32g

Notes

Feel free to customize your Tuscan Chicken by swapping out basil for spinach or kale, using chicken thighs instead of breasts, or adding olives and capers for a briny twist.

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