Cannabis-Infused Creamy Tuscan Chicken

Terpene Pairing & Strain Suggestions

Limonene – bright citrus notes that lift the cream sauce
Caryophyllene – complements garlic and savory herbs
Myrcene – deepens the buttery richness of the dish

Choose strains with citrus-forward and herbal terpene profiles.

Step 1: Decarboxylation

Ingredients

3g cannabis flower

Method

1. Preheat oven to 225°F (107°C)
2. Break cannabis into small pieces
3. Spread evenly on parchment-lined baking sheet
4. Bake 35–40 minutes
5. Remove and allow to cool completely

Step 2: Cannabis-Infused Butter

Ingredients

½ cup unsalted butter
Decarboxylated cannabis

Method

1. Melt butter in a saucepan over very low heat
2. Add cannabis
3. Maintain temperature 160–180°F
4. Infuse gently for 2 hours, stirring occasionally
5. Strain through cheesecloth to remove plant material
6. Set infused butter aside

Step 3: Chicken Preparation

Ingredients

2 large chicken breasts (or 4 cutlets)
1 tbsp olive oil
salt
black pepper

Method

1. Season chicken with salt and pepper
2. Heat olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat
3. Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden
4. Remove chicken and set aside

Step 4: Tuscan Cream Sauce

Ingredients

2 tbsp cannabis-infused butter
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup chicken broth
½ cup grated parmesan
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes
1 cup fresh spinach
½ tsp Italian seasoning

Method

1. Melt infused butter in the same skillet
2. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds
3. Pour in chicken broth and cream
4. Stir in parmesan cheese
5. Add sun-dried tomatoes and Italian seasoning
6. Simmer 3–4 minutes until sauce thickens
7. Add spinach and cook until wilted

Step 5: Finish the Dish

1. Return chicken to the skillet
2. Spoon sauce over chicken
3. Simmer 5 minutes until chicken is fully cooked
4. Rest for 3 minutes before serving

Serving Suggestions

Serve with:

• fettuccine or linguine
• roasted garlic potatoes
• crusty artisan bread
• sautéed asparagus