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Baked Tuscan Chicken

This is a family favorite! Made in 30 minutes in one pot!
Calories 1792kcal

Ingredients

  • 4-5 or 2-2 ½ lb Chicken Thighs
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • ¼ tsp Pepper
  • 1 tbs Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Italian Seasoning Blend
  • ½ tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 2 tbs Butter
  • ¼ cup Onion small diced
  • 1 cup Broccoli Florets raw and finely chopped
  • 3 Garlic Cloves minced
  • 1 cup Instant Rice
  • 2 ¼ cup Chicken Broth
  • cup Sundried Tomatoes drained of oil & sliced
  • ½ cup Heavy Cream
  • cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley chopped
  • Optional Garnish- Parsley Parmesan, Lemon Slices

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375F.
  • After coating in olive oil, sprinkle salt, Italian seasoning, paprika and pepper evenly on the chicken..
  • In a large, cast iron skillet, over medium high heat, sauté the chicken for 5-6 minutes, or until mostly done, in olive oil. Set aside when done, leaving any drippings in the pan.
  • Melt the butter into the hot pan and sauté the garlic, onions and broccoli for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add garlic and rice to the pan and stir around until all ingredients are fragrant and coated.
  • Pour chicken stock into pan and bring to a boil. Cook for around 3 minutes
  • Stir in parmesan cheese, lemon juice parsley, tomatoes and cream. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes or until all ingredients are incorporated.
  • Place chicken back in and bake, covered, in oven for 30 minutes. Garnish with fresh herbs and cheese as desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

May be refrigerated for up to 3 days
Reheat by stovetop or microwave in 30 second intervals
May be frozen up to 3 months and reheated by microwave or oven at 350 F for 10-12 minutes or until internal temp reaches 165F
Notes: If you like your broccoli more crunchy. Don't overcook your broccoli and just add it to the dish when baking.

Nutrition

Serving: 4g | Calories: 1792kcal | Carbohydrates: 85g | Protein: 119g | Fat: 111g | Saturated Fat: 54g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 36g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 657mg | Sodium: 4356mg | Potassium: 3100mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 4585IU | Vitamin C: 113mg | Calcium: 707mg | Iron: 13mg