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tuscan chicken recipe

Quick Rustic Tuscan Chicken with Rosemary Wine Sauce

This easy Tuscan chicken recipe delivers tender chicken in a velvety rosemary wine sauce, ready in under 30 minutes for a restaurant-quality weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 pounds chicken tenderloins
  • to taste salt and pepper for seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 shallots chopped
  • 6 sprigs fresh rosemary finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 2 cups beef broth

Equipment

  • Large deep skillet
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Season chicken tenderloins with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and garlic, and brown for 2 minutes per side. Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. Deglaze the pan with white wine vinegar, scraping up browned bits.
  4. Add butter, chopped shallots, and finely chopped rosemary. Cook until shallots are translucent.
  5. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Whisk in white wine and let reduce slightly.
  6. Add beef broth, whisk until smooth, and bring to a gentle simmer.
  7. Return chicken to the skillet and simmer for 7-8 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and sauce has thickened.

Notes

For a creamier sauce, stir in 1/4 cup heavy cream before serving.