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Easy Tuscan Chicken

Becky
This Tuscan Chicken Recipe is the perfect comfort meal for your family. It's easy to make and is full of flavor. Chicken breasts are seared with Italian spices and then cooked in a delicious cream-based sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 390 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3-4 chicken breasts about 1 ½ lbs.
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ¾ cup low sodium chicken broth
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup sundried tomatoes chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh-grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups fresh spinach

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 375F degrees.
  • In a large cast iron skillet (or oven-safe skillet) heat oil over
    medium heat.
  • Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Sear both sides of the chicken, about 5 minutes per
    side. Transfer chicken to a plate; set aside.
  • Add the minced garlic to the hot skillet and cook for 1 minute.
    Add the thyme, oregano, red pepper flakes, chicken broth, and
    heavy cream. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often.
  • Stir in the sundried tomatoes and parmesan cheese.
  • Return the cooked chicken to skillet and spoon the sauce over
    the chicken.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Remove the chicken, then add the spinach to the pan and stir it
    to coat. Let it sit for 5 minutes or until the spinach is wilted.
  • Add the chicken back to the pan and spoon the sauce over
    the chicken.
  • Serve warm with your favorite sides.

Notes

  • Use a cast iron skillet or other oven-safe skillet to make this recipe so that you can finish it in the oven.
  • Prep: It's helpful to have all of your ingredients measured and ready before you start making the sauce. This helps to keep the kitchen neat and the cooking quick.
  • Storage: Tuscan Chicken can be stored in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days, and in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • Reheat: To reheat, pour the chicken and sauce into a saucepan over medium heat, and stir until the chicken is completely warmed through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 42gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 141mgSodium: 772mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g
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