Description
Indulge in this rich, creamy Tuscan chicken dish packed with high protein, sun‑dried tomatoes, and fresh basil. Perfect for a comforting, nutritious dinner that is quick to prepare and full of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoon butter, unsalted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ cup sun‑dried tomatoes, packed in oil or water
- 1 cup chicken bone broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped and packed
- 4 (6‑oz) chicken breasts, sliced about 1″ thick (or 3 large chicken breasts)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Sprinkle in the salt, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, and black pepper; stir to combine.
- Add the sun‑dried tomatoes and chicken bone broth; bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat and stir in the heavy cream, cottage cheese, and half of the Parmesan cheese until the sauce thickens.
- Add the chopped basil and the sliced chicken breasts; cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 6‑8 minutes.
- Transfer to a serving dish, sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan, and serve hot.
Notes
Tip: For extra creaminess, blend half of the cottage cheese before adding it to the sauce. Substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth for a milder flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat gently on the stove, adding a splash of broth if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 620
- Fat: 36
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Unsaturated Fat: 20
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 45
- Cholesterol: 130
Keywords: high protein, Tuscan chicken, creamy, dinner, quick recipe