Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Fast and perfect as a weeknight dinner! It takes just 30 minutes to make from start to finish. Sneaks in some veggies (like peppers, tomatoes, and spinach) without feeling too veggie-forward for picky eaters. Serve over noodles with a side of crusty artisan bread for a complete, hearty meal. Protein-rich and full of flavor with minimal effort. This is such an easy and satisfying recipe!
Today I’m sharing one of my family’s favorite dinners as of late: Tuscan chicken. Not only is this dish super easy to whip up, but it’s so flavorful and satisfying. I love it for weeknights, but honestly, it’s crave-worthy any time and would make a great and impressive date-night dinner, too.
Ingredients
Most of the ingredients needed here are pretty straightforward, but there are a few I’ll highlight before we get started.
Chicken. I opt for boneless, skinless chicken breast and slice it thin (makes searing it easier and gives you a better-seasoned bite!). You could substitute boneless skinless thighs instead, just note they’ll cook much faster! Parmesan cheese. Please grate your own cheese! It will melt into the sauce and create a silky smooth texture. I do not recommend using the pre-grated kind (you know that one that comes in the green shaker can). Spinach. This adds some greens to the dish. Spinach always seems like too much when you first add it, don’t worry it’ll quickly cook down and wilt into the sauce! Sun dried tomatoes. Choose a version marinated in oil and Italian herbs (it’s hard to find them without these things, honestly). These add a very Tuscan feel to the Tuscan chicken. You can use the julienned kind or buy whole tomatoes and slice them yourself. Make sure to drain the oil; we don’t need all of that in the sauce! Spices. Including basil, thyme, pepper, and crushed red pepper. Feel free to increase the crushed red pepper if you want a spicer dish!
SAM’S TIP: If you eat gluten free, you can substitute a gluten free all-purpose flour for dredging the chicken. It will work just as well! This is just an overview of the ingredients I used and why. For the full recipe please scroll down to the bottom of the post!
How to Make Tuscan Chicken
SAM’S TIP — SEARING: To get a nice, golden sear on your chicken make sure your oil is nice and hot (it should be shimmering!) before adding the chicken. Once you place the chicken, let it sit undisturbed for several minutes — moving it will diminish the sear. And don’t over-crowd your pan or you’ll end up steaming your chicken (turning it grey, not golden!). Cook the chicken in batches if needed (I do!)! SAM’S TIP: Make sure to scrape up any browned bits on the bottom of the pan while you add your chicken broth–there’s lots of flavor there, and we want to incorporate that into our sauce! Enjoy! Let’s bake together! Subscribe to my newsletter to be notified of all the newest recipes, and find my free recipe tutorials on YouTube 💜
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