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Tuscan Chicken

Updated Aug 31, 2020Published Oct 26, 2017 By Julia 32 CommentsThis post may contain affiliate links.

Summary:
This is a 30-minute stovetop recipe for a one-pan chicken dinner with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach in a creamy garlic sauce.
overhead view of tuscan chicken in pan

Tuscan Chicken

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Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 15 mins
Yield: 2 servings

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 (8-ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts (Note 1)
  • 1 cup roughly chopped fresh baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream (Note 2)
  • 1/2 cup finely grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving (Note 3)
  • 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (Note 4)
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • salt and pepper, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Prepare Chicken: Cut each chicken breast horizontally so it's half as thick as before, resulting in 4 thinner pieces (Note 5). Pat them dry with paper towels. Generously season both sides of each chicken piece with salt and pepper.
  • Sear Chicken: Heat 10-inch sautรฉ pan over medium to medium-high heat until hot. Add olive oil to cover pan, and place chicken breasts in single layer over oil. Cook until each side is golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes per side. When chicken is cooked through, transfer to large plate. Work in batches if your pan is not large enough to hold all at once.
  • Make Sauce: Reduce to low heat. Add heavy whipping cream, butter, and parmesan cheese to pan. Stir until butter and cheese are melted, scraping up any browned bits on bottom of pan. Increase to medium heat and bring to simmer. Stir in spinach until wilted. Stir in minced garlic and oregano until well-mixed.
  • Return Chicken & Serve: Transfer chicken back to pan, leaving any liquid on plate, and simmer for 1 minute. Top with sun-dried tomatoes. Turn off heat. Serve (Note 6), and optionally top with additional grated parmesan cheese.

NUTRITION

Makes 2 Servings
Amount Per Serving:
Calories 780 (61% from fat) ย 
Total Fat 53g 82%
ย ย ย Saturated Fat 27g 136%
Cholesterol 249mg 83%
Sodium 460mg 19%
Net Carb 6.5g ย 
Total Carb 8g 3%
ย ย ย Dietary Fiber 1.5g 6%
ย ย ย Sugars 4.5g ย 
Protein 63g ย 
Vitamin A 44% ยท Vitamin C 14% ยท Calcium 33% ยท Iron 15%

PHOTOS

overhead view of tuscan chicken in pan
close up view of creamy tuscan chicken
close up view of creamy tuscan chicken

NOTES & TIPS

(1) Chicken. I use fresh chicken; if yours is frozen, defrost in the refrigerator overnight before using in this recipe. I use boneless skinless chicken breasts that weigh 8 ounces each, for a total of 16 ounces (1 pound).
(2) Heavy Whipping Cream. If you can’t find heavy cream, some readers have had success substituting with half-and-half.
(3) Parmesan Cheese. This is finely grated parmesan that has a sandy or almost powdery texture (not shredded), available in pre-grated bags in the refrigerated section of U.S. grocery stores. This can be substituted with similar cheeses like pecorino romano or asiago.
(4) Sun-Dried Tomatoes. I use dry-packaged sun-dried tomatoes, typically found in the produce area of U.S. supermarkets, in plastic packaging. Oil-packaged ones are fine as long as you blot off any excess oil. Some readers have substituted with sun-dried tomato paste/puree by mixing it into the sauce.
(5) Halving Chicken. Slice each chicken breast horizontally in half to reduce its thickness prior to cooking. This makes it easier to cook, with a faster and more predictable cooking time, and results in more tender and moist meat. Itโ€™s also a lot easier than pounding chicken breasts to flatten them. If your chicken breast is on the larger side (more than 8 ounces), you may need to slice it into 3 pieces or increase the cooking time.
(6) Serving. Serve hot, optionally passing around capers or additional sun-dried tomatoes for extra tang. This dish goes well with low carb side dishes like cauliflower rice, zucchini “noodles,” roasted mushrooms, or sautรฉed asparagus.
(7) Lower Calorie Option. To bring the calories per serving down to 610 kcal, reduce the heavy whipping cream to 1/4 cup and omit the butter entirely. Thereโ€™s less overall sauce, but the same great flavors are still present.

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Filed Under: Cooking For Two, Low Carb, Mains: Poultry, Per Serving: 5-10g Net Carbs Tagged With: 0-30min, butter, chicken breasts, featured, garlic, gluten free, more10ingredients, olive oil, oregano, parmesan cheese, spinach, stovetop, sun-dried tomatoes

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Monica Chesnik

Just made this! So good! Even my picky (autistic) son ate it! Served it with cauliflower rice! The sauce is amazing. This will go in my rotation for sure.

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2 years ago
Anna

I get bored with chicken and this recipe was a winner at the family dinner table. It tastes like it would be time consuming but it was on the table in thirty minutes! I served it over zucchini noodles and it was an all around pleaser, I will make it again!

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3 years ago
Rebecca

Easy & Amazing!!
This was DELICIOUS! I didn’t have heavy cream so I used half & half and I only had sun dried tomato paste/puree so I mixed it in with the sauce. The whole family ate it and loved it without even noticing the spinach! (Which I put a little extra because it’s good for ya!)

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2 years ago
Tom Azzoprdi

I made this recipe and made a few adjustments given the availability of food at my local grocery store. I substituted roasted tomatoes in oil and asparagus in lieu of the spinach and added capers for the tang. This recipe is off the hook. I will make this again just because of that intense flavor of the sauce. This is a real winner. Simple too!!

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2 years ago
sharon lobel

I am not a cook by any means. However, on a rainy day I hit the computer and researched a new chicken recipe. My husband and I both agreed this dinner could have been served in the finest of restaurants. Not only was there great flavor but it was truly a 30 minute meal and one skillet. The only alteration made was our personal preference to add some fresh mushrooms and additional spinach which we enjoyed immensely.
Now he will expect me to cook more frequently.

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3 years ago
Victoria

I have made this recipe numerous times. It always comes out great. I followed the recipe the first few times but have since started making alterations. We regularly used frozen chopped spinach, but we add it โ€‹early so it can defrost and the extra water can boil out. We also use
sun-dried tomatoes in oil, chopped small and mixed in the sauce while cooking. I have used light cream and it has come out fine, my mom actually prefers it this way because heavy cream is harsh on her stomach.
We love broccoli, so we serve over broccoli instead of any kind of pasta. It’s amazing over broccoli.

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1 year ago
Teresa

This recipe was delicious and easy to make! I think Iโ€™ll try adding spaghetti squash next time. Definitely adding this one to my meal rotation or guest dinner menu!

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4 months ago
Kimmie

This recipe was a total hit! I added some fresh basil from my garden everybody loved it definitely will be making this again!

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4 months ago
Melissa

We enjoyed it so much! I added a bunch of seasoning and doubled the sauce, added mushrooms. We loved it and just had a side of bread.

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7 months ago
Deb Steffo

Big hit with the family! Will definitely make this again!

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9 months ago
Jessica

Fantastic recipe!!! My household loved it!! We served it over broccoli and it just completed the meal

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11 months ago
Cheryl

This recipe last evening. I used half-and-half versus heavy cream. And I did not have fresh spinach but I had frozen so I used that an equal portion and it turned out fabulous. Five stars! So very yummy

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11 months ago
Tameka

Super easy to make and delicious!

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1 year ago
Leasha

This was so good!! I served it over zucchini noodles.. it was so tasty and super satisfying! Thank you ๐Ÿ™‚

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2 years ago
Kristin

Words cannot describe how amazing this dish is! Even my 9 month old loved it, she clapped and did a happy dance while she was eating dinner tonight. Thank you so much for this recipe, I will be making this and enjoying it often!

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2 years ago
June

Made this last night for my family! It was the best! Had four adults and one child so I doubled everything. Only thing I did differently was to add sautรฉed mushrooms.
Served over angel hair pasta with a side of sautรฉed asparagus. ๐Ÿ‘

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2 years ago
Susan

Delicious and so easy! Iโ€™ll be making this again.

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2 years ago
Mary Kelley

Best thing my husband and I have ever eaten! This is something I will be making regularly now. We are so picky, itโ€™s hard to find meals to make that we like.

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2 years ago
Diana Munoz Albano

I made this for dinner. I pretty much doubled the recipe, because I added sauteed cut asparagus and pasta. I added even more sun dried tomatoes. It was so delicious! My husband was very impressed. I will be making this often.

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3 years ago
Susan

This was absolutely delicious! Loved the sauce so much. This will be in regular rotation

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3 years ago
Jennefer

My husband and I really enjoyed the Tuscany Chicken recipe! It was so tasty and a nice alternative from the norm. My younger boys enjoyed it as well and my 9 year old actually liked the mashed cauliflower I made as a side dish!

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4 years ago
Mercedes

I just made this and believe me,it’s a keeper.
I paired with mashed cauliflower and green salad.
Wooootwoot!!

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4 years ago
Amanda

Soo Good! I used almond milk and added sauted mushrooms!!

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4 years ago
Barbara Platt

After seeing this I made it and it’s delicious. Thanks for sharing the recipe.

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5 years ago
Tanya Gordon

I made this for dinner tonight and I have to say it was delicious! Definitely will be making this again.

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5 years ago
Paula Bowe

I made this and it was delicious! Probably one of the best recipes from Pinterest that I have ever made. I sprinkled chicken with Italian seasoning when frying and also squeezed some lemon. I also sautรฉed mushrooms and used instead of the spinach. It was so delicious!

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2 years ago

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