Description
This Easy Tuscan Chicken Recipe captures the rich and rustic flavors of Italy with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, fresh herbs, and a creamy Parmesan sauce. It’s a quick, one-skillet dinner that feels gourmet yet comes together effortlessly. Perfect for a cozy weeknight meal or elegant entertaining
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ onion, finely chopped
- â…“ cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil), drained and chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
Optional Substitutions:
- Use chicken thighs for a juicier texture
- Replace heavy cream with half-and-half or dairy-free cream
- Substitute nutritional yeast for a dairy-free cheese alternative
Instructions
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Season the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
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Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
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Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add garlic and onions, sauté until translucent and fragrant (about 2–3 minutes).
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Add Sun-dried Tomatoes: Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for 1–2 minutes.
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Create the Sauce: Pour in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Stir until smooth. Add rosemary and basil. Simmer 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
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Combine Chicken and Sauce: Return the chicken to the skillet. Simmer for another 5–7 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and infused with flavor.
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Serve: Garnish with additional herbs if desired. Serve hot with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
Notes
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Always check chicken doneness with a meat thermometer (internal temp should be 165°F / 74°C).
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For extra flavor, use oil from the sun-dried tomato jar to sauté the aromatics.
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This dish reheats well. If the sauce thickens too much, stir in a splash of chicken broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
Keywords: Tuscan chicken, Italian chicken recipe, creamy chicken skillet, easy weeknight dinner, sun-dried tomato chicken, one-pan chicken, gluten-free dinner