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tuscan chicken (creamy sun-dried tomato chicken) in a skillet with fresh basil

Creamy Garlic Tuscan Chicken

By: Alyona Demyanchuk
Tuscan Chicken is an Italian-inspired dish also known as Sun-dried tomato chicken. This creamy Tuscan chicken recipe is loaded with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and deliciously seasoned chicken breast--all smothered in a creamy cheese sauce that you'll want to make over and over again!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian

Equipment

Ingredients

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 lbs chicken breast , (3 chicken breasts sliced in half crosswise)
  • 4 oz sun-dried tomatoes , (plus 3 T of Sun-dried tomato oil)
  • 2 Tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 1/2 cups Monterey jack cheese, (shredded)
  • 1/3 cup mozzarella cheese, (shredded)
  • 2 cups half and half
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1 tsp garlic salt
  • paprika, salt, and pepper to taste
  • 1 bunch fresh basil

Instructions

Directions:

  • Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika.
    image of seasoned chicken breasts for Tuscan chicken
  • Sauté the chicken in 2 Tbsp of sun-dried tomato oil for 2-3 minutes on each side over high heat to get a nice pan sear. Set the chicken aside.
  • In the same pan sauté the garlic and sun-dried tomatoes in 1 tbsp of the tomato oil and 1 Tbsp butter for 30 seconds.
    image of sun-dried tomatoes in a skillet for Tuscan chicken
  • Whisk in the flour then stir in the cream and water. Bring sauce to a boil and simmer for 2 minutes over medium heat. Add the cheeses.
  • Then add the chicken back to the skillet and fresh basil, and heat thoroughly. Serve over pasta or with steamed veggies.
    image of finishing off the chicken breast in a creamy Tuscan chicken sauce

Notes

Notes: 
  • You can use salted pasta water or chicken broth for the water. However, you may need to adjust the garlic salt. 
  • Serving size: is calculated to 6 servings if served as a main dish. To stretch out the servings serve with 1lb of cooked pasta to serve 10-12 people. 
Nutrition Facts
Creamy Garlic Tuscan Chicken
Serving Size
 
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
484
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
30
g
46
%
Saturated Fat
 
14
g
88
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
11
g
Cholesterol
 
134
mg
45
%
Sodium
 
417
mg
18
%
Potassium
 
1196
mg
34
%
Carbohydrates
 
16
g
5
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
7
g
8
%
Protein
 
38
g
76
%
Vitamin A
 
767
IU
15
%
Vitamin C
 
10
mg
12
%
Calcium
 
348
mg
35
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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