This Tuscan Chicken recipe is an Italian/American variation of Chicken Florentine.
You probably remember seeing it on the menu at Olive Garden, and it’s often made with pan fried chicken and sundried tomatoes. We’ve decided to freshen and lighten things up by using grilled chicken, and replacing the sun dried tomatoes with fresh and bright cherry tomatoes.
However, feel free to pan fry the chicken and use the sundried tomatoes if you prefer that. It all tastes great.
I like to finish mine off with a grating of good quality Parmesan cheese.
INGREDIENTS:
- 4 large boneless chicken breasts (sliced in halves)
- 1 punnet sliced mushrooms
- 6oz. bag fresh baby spinach
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 TBSP butter
- Italian seasoning
- fresh Italian parsley for garnish, optional. (finely chopped)
- salt + pepper
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper and Italian seasoning.
- Grill chicken until almost fully cooked, but not quite, because they will finish cooking in the sauce. About 150F. internal temperature with an instant thermometer. Set Aside.
- Melt butter over medium heat in a nonstick skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add in mushrooms and sauté, until lightly golden and starting to soften.
- Now add in your tomatoes and allow to cook until softened and starting to burst.
- Throw in the baby spinach and stir until spinach is just starting to wilt.
- Pour in the heavy whipping cream and stir. Allow to come to a low boil, and then turn down to a simmer.
- Sprinkle in your grated parmesan cheese, stir until well combined.
- Taste the sauce for seasoning and adjust to your liking.
- Place in the grilled chicken breasts and their juices, and give a little stir. Allow the chicken breasts to simmer for 8 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and top with a little more grated parmesan cheese and chopped fresh Italian parsley.
- ENJOY!!
PRODUCTS WE USE:
- KITCHEN AID MEASURING SPOONS/CUPS
- PIONEER WOMAN CUTTING BOARD
- PIONEER WOMAN KNIFE SET
- PIT BOSS WOOD PELLET SMOKER
- PIT BOSS HICKORY PELLETS
- THERMOPRO DIGITAL MEAT THERMOMETER
- T-FAL NONTICK 5QT JUMBO SAUTE PAN
- SILICONE RUBBER SPATULA
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