Ingredients
Method
- Pat the chicken breasts dry, then season both sides with about half of the salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large wide skillet over medium heat.
- Place the chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for 5 to 7 minutes on the first side without moving them, until golden.
- Flip the chicken and cook for another 5 to 7 minutes, until the second side is golden and the chicken is cooked through and reaches 165°F.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and cover loosely to keep warm, leaving any browned bits in the skillet.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low, then add the minced garlic to the same skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly.
- Add the chopped broccoli and toss to coat in the garlicky oil, then sauté for about 3 minutes until the broccoli turns bright green and just starts to soften.
- Stir in the halved grape tomatoes and chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the fresh tomatoes begin to soften and release some juices.
- Pour in the heavy cream, scraping the bottom of the pan with a spoon to loosen the browned bits, then stir in the Italian seasoning and the remaining salt and pepper.
- Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened and it lightly coats the back of a spoon.
- Return the chicken breasts and any accumulated juices to the skillet, nestling them into the creamy vegetable mixture and spooning some sauce over the top.
- Let the chicken simmer in the sauce for about 3 minutes until warmed through and the broccoli is tender but still a bit crisp.
- Sprinkle the shredded Parmesan evenly over the skillet and let it sit for 1 minute to melt, then gently stir it into the sauce.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with a little more salt and pepper if needed, then serve the chicken with plenty of the creamy Tuscan sauce and vegetables spooned over each piece.
Notes
- If your sauce seems too thick after adding the Parmesan, stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or cream until it reaches your preferred consistency.
- For more even cooking, slice very thick chicken breasts in half horizontally to create thinner cutlets before searing.
- This dish reheats well in a covered skillet over low heat with a splash of cream or water to loosen the sauce.
- Serve over cauliflower rice, zucchini noodles, or a simple green salad to keep the meal low-carb.
- For more even cooking, slice very thick chicken breasts in half horizontally to create thinner cutlets before searing.
- This dish reheats well in a covered skillet over low heat with a splash of cream or water to loosen the sauce.
- Serve over cauliflower rice, zucchini noodles, or a simple green salad to keep the meal low-carb.
