Tuscan Chicken
Juicy chicken breasts simmered in a creamy tomato sauce with zucchini, served over rice. A quick, comforting weeknight dinner that feels special.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 480
- Protein
- 42g

Ingredients
- 1.5 lb chicken breasts
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Season the 1.5 lb chicken breasts with the 1 tsp salt and black pepper. Heat the 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
- 2
Add the chicken and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 5-7 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate; it will finish cooking later.
- 3
Reduce heat to medium. Add the 3 minced garlic cloves and 2 sliced zucchini, cook until zucchini is tender and lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Add the 1 cup cherry tomatoes and cook until they start to burst, about 3 minutes. Pour in the 1 cup heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- 5
Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over it, and simmer until chicken is cooked through (165°F), about 5-7 minutes.
- 6
Sprinkle the 0.5 cup mozzarella over the top, cover, and let melt for 2 minutes. Serve hot over cooked rice.
Tools you’ll need
- Large skillet
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Tongs
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