Electric Skillet Creamy Tuscan Chicken
This electric skillet creamy Tuscan chicken with sun-dried tomatoes and kale is an easy week-night dinner that will take only 30 minutes of your time.
Servings: 4
Calories: 745kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup asiago cheese freshly grated
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup kale chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil chopped
- ⅓ cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes drained and sliced
- 1 lemon sliced into wedges
- cooked pasta to serve
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl or large measuring cup, add the heavy cream, chicken broth, asiago cheese and Italian seasoning. Mix and set aside. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.2 cups heavy cream, 1 cup chicken broth, 1 cup asiago cheese, 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Heat an electric skillet to 325°F and add 2 tablespoons canola oil. Once hot, add the chicken to the skillet and cook for about 5-8 minutes per side or until fully cooked and no longer pink in center (depends on the thickness). Remove the chicken and reserve.2 tablespoons canola oil, 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Add minced garlic to leftover oil in the skillet and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until fragrant.4 cloves garlic
- Add the heavy cream mixture. Bring the temperature up to 350°F and whisk until it just begins to thicken (about 5 mins.). Add the kale, basil and sun-dried tomatoes and let it simmer until the kale starts to wilt (2 to 3 minutes). Check the seasoning and add more salt if needed.1 cup kale, 1 tablespoon fresh basil, ⅓ cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
- Add the chicken back to the electric skillet and heat through.
- Serve over pasta or rice if you prefer. Garnish with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Storage: Store covered in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days.
- Reheating: Reheat in the electric skillet over medium heat.
Nutrition
Calories: 745kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 63g | Saturated Fat: 33g | Cholesterol: 252mg | Sodium: 824mg | Potassium: 857mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 4006IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 463mg | Iron: 2mg
