Description
This Creamy Tuscan Chicken with Bacon is a rich, one-skillet dinner packed with bold Italian flavors—think tender chicken, smoky bacon, a garlicky Parmesan cream sauce, and sun-dried tomatoes. It’s weeknight-friendly, ready in under 40 minutes, and sure to impress the whole family.
Ingredients
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1 tbsp olive oil
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6 slices bacon, chopped
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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Salt and pepper to taste
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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1 cup heavy cream
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1/2 cup chicken broth
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
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1 ½ cups baby spinach
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1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (in oil), chopped
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Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
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Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
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Sear in olive oil for 5–6 minutes per side until golden. Remove.
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Cook bacon until crispy. Drain; keep 1–2 tbsp bacon fat.
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Sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
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Add cream, broth, Parmesan, and red pepper flakes. Simmer gently.
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Stir in spinach and sun-dried tomatoes until spinach wilts.
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Return chicken and bacon to skillet; spoon sauce over and simmer for 2–3 more minutes.
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Garnish with parsley and serve hot with bread, pasta, or potatoes.
Notes
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Don’t boil the sauce—simmer gently to keep it creamy.
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Chop sun-dried tomatoes small for even flavor distribution.
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Great with fettuccine, mashed potatoes, or crusty garlic bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-skillet, stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 560 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Tuscan chicken, creamy chicken skillet, one pot dinner, chicken and bacon, sun-dried tomato chicken, low carb chicken recipe