Best 6 Best Tuscan Chicken Recipes

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Tuscan chicken is a classic Italian dish that is easy to make and packed with flavor. It is typically made with chicken breasts or thighs that are seasoned with herbs, such as rosemary, thyme, and sage, and then cooked in a savory sauce made with tomatoes, garlic, and white wine. Tuscan chicken can be served with a variety of side dishes, such as pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables. It is a delicious and versatile dish that is perfect for any occasion.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMY TUSCAN CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY



Creamy Tuscan Chicken Recipe by Tasty image

Picture yourself on the coast of Tuscany, Italy. Flowy clothes, a beautiful breeze, and a view of the Tuscan Sea: you're ready to book your next vacation, aren't you? Well, we're here to bring Tuscany to you. How, you may ask? Well, that's what our easy Tuscan chicken is here for. Loaded with fresh veggies, herbs, and rich Parmesan cheese, it'll have you saying 'That's amore!'

Provided by Alvin Zhou

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
2 teaspoons salt, for the chicken
1 teaspoon pepper, for the chicken
1 tablespoon oil
3 cloves garlic, chopped
½ onion, diced
1 tomato, diced
2 cups spinach
2 cups heavy cream
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Season the chicken all over with salt and pepper.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-low heat.
  • Place the chicken thighs skin side down in the skillet and cook for about 13 minutes to crisp up the skin. Move the chicken around from time to time to ensure it cooks evenly. The skin should be hard to the touch.
  • Flip the chicken, then cook for about another 15 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. Remove from pan.
  • Add the garlic and onion, stirring until onions are translucent. Stir in the tomatoes and spinach until the spinach is wilted.
  • Add the heavy cream, salt, and pepper, bringing to a boil.
  • Add the Parmesan cheese and parsley, stirring until the sauce has thickened slightly.
  • Place the chicken back in the pan, spooning the sauce on top of the chicken.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 714 calories, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 64 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 40 grams, Sugar 6 grams

CREAMY TUSCAN CHICKEN



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Brightened up that chicken dinner with this Creamy Tuscan Chicken recipe.

Categories     dinner     poultry     creamy chicken     tuscan chicken     best chicken breast recipe     best chicken recipe     best chicken dinner     Italian chicken     easy chicken recipe

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp. dried oregano
3 tbsp. butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 c. cherry tomatoes, halved
3 c. baby spinach
1/2 c. heavy cream
1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan
Lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • In a skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add chicken and season with salt, pepper, and oregano. Cook until golden and no longer pink, 8 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  • In the same skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add cherry tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Cook until tomatoes are beginning to burst then add spinach and cook until spinach is beginning to wilt.
  • Stir in heavy cream and parmesan and bring mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer until sauce is slightly reduced, about 3 minutes. Return chicken to skillet and cook until heated through, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380 calories

GARLIC TUSCAN CHICKEN



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This is a great quick keto-friendly meal. Serve over pasta if desired.

Provided by Tracy Wood

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup chicken broth
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 cup spinach, chopped
½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until browned and no longer pink in the center, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Remove chicken and set aside on a plate.
  • Add heavy cream, chicken broth, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning to the skillet. Whisk sauce over medium-high heat until starting to thicken, about 5 minutes. Add spinach and sun-dried tomatoes; simmer until spinach starts to wilt, about 1 minute. Return chicken to the skillet and cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 505 calories, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 178.9 mg, Fat 35.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 39.6 g, SaturatedFat 17.4 g, Sodium 540.5 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

THE BEST TUSCAN GARLIC CHICKEN



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This rich, flavorful recipe is always a hit with my guests. This recipe uses some shortcuts in exchange for spending more time boosting the flavor to the recipes that are out there.

Provided by Jeremiah Comer

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (22 ounce) bag frozen grilled chicken breasts (Tyson Grilled & Ready Strips)
1 red bell pepper, cut julienne
1 lb fettuccine pasta, cooked al dente in salted water
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 3/4 pints heavy cream
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup white wine (Recommend chardonnay)
6 ounces grated parmesan cheese
3 -4 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried basil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Slice the bell pepper julienne and place on a baking sheet. Toss peppers in olive oil and 2 minced gloves of garlic and spread them out. Season with salt and pepper and place in oven.
  • Roast peppers for 10-15 minutes until edges begin to darken and the peppers become tender, stirring peppers halfway through. Set roasted red peppers aside.
  • Bring a pot of water to boil and cook pasta while following the next steps.
  • In a medium sauce pan on low-medium heat, add 3 cloves of minced garlic, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and stick of butter. After butter melts, whisk in the flour.
  • Add the white wine to the sauce pan. Add the thyme, basil, and sun-dried tomatoes to the sauce. Allow to simmer 2 minutes until wine has reduced.
  • Add the heavy cream to the sauce. After sauce comes back up to temperature, slowly stir in the Parmesan cheese. Stir often until cheese is melted and the sauce becomes smooth. Allow the sauce to simmer on low heat while preparing the chicken.
  • In a large saute pan on medium-high, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the frozen chicken breast strips. When the chicken is halfway warmed-through, add the roasted red peppers and saute until the chicken is well browned.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and pour the sauce over the chicken and roasted red peppers. Stir well to incorporate all the browned chicken bits from the bottom of the pan.
  • Add the spinach and stir well to allow sauce to wilt the leaves.
  • Add the drained fettuccine pasta to the saute pan and stir using tongs to coat the pasta well.
  • Serve with fresh garlic bread and salad. Enjoy!

TUSCAN CHICKEN SKILLET



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Bacon, cream, Parmesan -- is your mouth watering yet? There's no need to go out to dinner when you can make this restaurant-style creamy, cheesy chicken and fettuccine at home.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
12 ounces fettuccine
4 slices bacon, chopped
1 pound chicken tenders, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 cup heavy cream
5 ounces baby spinach
3/4 cup grated Parmesan
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the fettuccine according to package directions; drain.
  • Meanwhile, put the bacon in a large, cold skillet, then cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until crispy, about 8 minutes; transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon.
  • Sprinkle the chicken lightly with salt and pepper and add to the skillet in a single layer. Let cook, undisturbed, until golden brown on the underside, 2 to 3 minutes. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, about 4 minutes more. Transfer to the plate with the bacon.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and add the garlic, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes and cream and bring to a simmer, then add the spinach and stir until just wilted. Add the bacon, chicken, fettuccine and Parmesan and toss with tongs until well coated; season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with basil and serve.

TUSCAN GARLIC CHICKEN RECIPE



TUSCAN GARLIC CHICKEN RECIPE image

Delicious tuscan style garlic chicken that tastes great with pasta!

Provided by Kendra Murdock

Categories     Main Course

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup flour
1½ teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon oregano
½ teaspoon italian seasoning
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
7 Tablespoons olive oil (divided)
16 oz fettucine pasta
1 Tablespoon minced garlic
1 red bell pepper (diced)
2½ Tablespoons corn starch (divided)
½ cup chicken broth
½ cup heavy cream
6 oz spinach leaves
1 cup milk
1 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Combine the flour, garlic salt, pepper, basil, oregano, and Italian Seasoning.
  • Dip each chicken breast in the flour mixture and coat well.
  • In a large skillet, heat 5 Tablespoons oil until hot. Place the breaded chicken in the oil until each side is golden. Don't cook all the way through, it will finish cooking in the oven.
  • Line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil and spray with non stick cooking spray.
  • Place the chicken breasts on the cookie sheet and bake for about 15 minutes until cooked through. Set aside until ready to use.
  • While the chicken is baking, prepare the noodles as directed on package.
  • Wipe the skillet with some paper towels and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
  • Cook the garlic and diced red pepper for about 3 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon of corn starch and stir constantly for one minute.
  • Add the chicken broth and bring to a light simmer while whisking constantly until it is starting to thicken. This takes about 3-4 minutes.
  • In a separate small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and the rest of the cornstarch. Add the spinach, and milk to the skillet. Bring this to a simmer and continue to cook until spinach starts to soften and go a dark green color. Stir in the cheese.
  • Top the noodles with the breaded chicken and spoon the sauce on top. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 752 kcal, Carbohydrate 38 g, Protein 41 g, Fat 48 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 141 mg, Sodium 1568 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

Tips:

  • To achieve crispy skin on your chicken, pat it dry with paper towels before searing.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven to evenly distribute heat and prevent burning.
  • Sear the chicken until golden brown on all sides to lock in flavor and moisture.
  • Add a splash of white wine to the skillet after searing to deglaze the pan and create a flavorful sauce.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your Tuscan chicken dish to add color, flavor, and nutrients.
  • Season the chicken and vegetables generously with Italian herbs and spices, such as rosemary, thyme, oregano, and basil.
  • Simmer the chicken and vegetables in a flavorful broth or sauce until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
  • Serve Tuscan chicken with a side of pasta, rice, or bread to soak up the delicious sauce.

Conclusion:

Tuscan chicken is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. With its crispy skin, tender meat, and flavorful sauce, it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give Tuscan chicken a try. You won't be disappointed!

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