Whip up this famous and delicious chicken dinner in just 45 minutes.

The dish is then covered in a rich, creamy sauce that’s filled with garlic and Parmesan cheese.

The dish became popular at Olive Garden restaurants and has quickly become a popularcopycat recipe.

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While testing the recipe, we couldn’t get enough of this easy meal.

What Do You Eat Tuscan Chicken With?

Try serving Tuscan chicken over pasta, gnocchi, white or brown rice,mashed potatoes, orpolenta.

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Or, serve it alongside crusty bread or rolls.

Good side dishes for Tuscan chicken include roasted vegetables, steamed carrots, or a fresh green salad.

In a 10-inch cast-iron or nonstick skillet heat oil over medium.

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Add chicken to skillet and cook 5 minutes per side or until browned.

Transfer chicken to a plate.

Cook the Mushrooms

Add butter to skillet.

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Add mushrooms and shallot.

Cook 5 minutes or until mushrooms are browned and liquid evaporates, stirring occasionally.

Cook 1 minute more.

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Simmer the Sauce

Stir in next five ingredients (through crushed red pepper).

Bring to boiling; reduce heat.

Simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes.

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Add the Spinach

Stir in spinach, cream, and cheese.

Simmer Chicken in the Sauce

Return chicken to skillet.

Spoon sauce over chicken.

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Simmer, uncovered, 8 to 10 minutes or until done (165F), turning chicken once.