creamy tuscan chicken
A delicious one-pan dinner (which makes for easier clean-up). It's a recipe I've had for years and make as often as possible because it's so delicious and easy to make. I never posted it before now, because I always made it by memory without following a recipe. But the last few times I made it, I wrote down the ingredients and steps, so I could post the recipe. I sometimes add peas, halved green olives, or other ingredients, depending on what sounds good at the time. But this is the basic version that my family likes the most. Slice a fresh Italian baguette to soak up the sauce.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
If you're looking for an easy and impressive chicken dinner, try this creamy Tuscan chicken. Browned chicken breasts simmer in a rich, creamy, and garlicky sauce. Pops of sweet sun-dried tomatoes and wilted spinach add more flavor to the sauce. Over cooked pasta, it's a comforting restaurant-quality meal.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 - chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 1 package fettuccine or linguine pasta (8 oz)
- 2 tablespoons fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream or heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons dry white wine, optional
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon rosemary, slightly crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1/2 - 1 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup fresh baby spinach leaves
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, thinly sliced
How To Make creamy tuscan chicken
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Step 1Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and sear chicken until lightly golden, about 3 to 4 minutes on each side. -
Step 2Remove chicken to platter.
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Step 3Prepare pasta according to package directions just until al dente (don't overcook). Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and set aside.
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Step 4Add garlic to the same skillet that was used to brown the chicken. Sauté garlic for 1 minute.
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Step 5Then add cream, wine (if using), chicken broth, basil, oregano, rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, and Parmesan cheese to the skillet. Whisk until the cream starts to thicken; about 5 to 6 minutes.
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Step 6Once the cream is slightly thickened, add spinach and sun-dried tomatoes. Let the mixture simmer until the spinach wilts.
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Step 7Return chicken to skillet and simmer chicken in the creamy sauce until fully cooked, about 15 to 20 minutes longer (depending on the thickness of chicken breasts). Spoon sauce over chicken while it simmers for full flavor benefit.
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Step 8To serve, divide the pasta among 4 individual plates. Top each with a chicken breast, and spoon the pan sauce over each chicken serving. Serve immediately.
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