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When it comes to weeknight dinners, you want a recipe that comes together quickly and doesn’t require any hard-to-find ingredients. This creamy Tuscan chicken meets those criteria, and will have the whole table raving, too. It’s a flavorful one-pot meal, made by simmering chicken breasts in a creamy Parmesan sauce. Sun-dried tomatoes and basil give the dish some Tuscany-inspired Italian flavors\u2014and as a bonus, you get to pack in some extra greens!<\/p>\n
On a clean cutting board, use a sharp knife to halve the chicken breasts horizontally. This will give you four thin chicken breast halves.<\/p>\n Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge the chicken in flour, shaking off any excess flour before searing it.<\/p>\n Editor’s Tip:<\/em> Dredging the chicken in flour is optional, but it will give you nice color and a thicker sauce.<\/p>\n In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Brown the chicken on both sides, then remove it from the pan and set it aside.<\/p>\n Editor’s Tip:<\/em> Resist the urge to move the chicken around while it’s searing! Once it lifts up easily and it’s browned, flip and sear the other side.\u00a0For the best sear, make sure your chicken has been out of the fridge for at least 30 minutes before cooking.<\/p>\n In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add the onion, cooking and stirring until it’s tender, one to two minutes. Add the garlic and cook for one more minute.<\/p>\n Add the broth and bring it to a boil, stirring to loosen the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir in the cream, 1\/2 cup of Parmesan cheese and the garlic powder, and cook over medium-low heat until the sauce begins to thicken, about five minutes.<\/p>\n Return the chicken to the pan, then add the spinach, the tomatoes and the remaining 1\/2 cup of Parmesan. Cook everything, covered, until the spinach is wilted and a thermometer inserted into the chicken reads 165\u00b0F, about 13 to 15 minutes. Serve while the chicken is still warm.<\/p>\n Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge, and eat them within three to four days. Freezing this dish is technically possible, but it could affect the creamy texture of the sauce. Because of this, we recommend you eat it before you have to freeze it.<\/p>\n This dish pairs well with all the delicious carbohydrate options. Serve it over rice, with any pasta shape<\/a> or even on mashed potatoes. You can also enjoy it with a green salad<\/a> or some slices of crusty bread.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Seconds are a must when it comes to this creamy Tuscan chicken with sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan and spinach. 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Directions<\/h2>\n
Step 1: Season the chicken<\/h3>\n
Step 2: Sear the chicken<\/h3>\n
Step 3: Make the creamy sauce<\/h3>\n
Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Step 4: Finish and serve the Tuscan chicken<\/h3>\n
Tuscan Chicken Variations<\/h2>\n
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How do you store Tuscan chicken?<\/h2>\n
Tuscan Chicken Tips<\/h2>\n
Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
What do you eat with Tuscan chicken?<\/h3>\n