Creamy Tuscan Chicken

Bring the bright, rustic flavors of Tuscany to your table with this rich and creamy Tuscan chicken dish. The seared chicken is covered in a delicious sauce rich in dried tomatoes, fresh spinach and lots of fragrant garlic.

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Something new is coming chicken recipes it can be intimidating. There is so much you can do with chicken! One of our favorite ways to prepare this type of poultry is to make this creamy Tuscan chicken recipe. It has a similar flavor profile to Tuscan pork chops but with chicken instead. It’s an easy chicken dinner that you can prepare in under 30 minutes and with one skillet, like ours chicken and vegetables in a pan. Forget the stress of busy weeknights and prepare this creamy Tuscan chicken dish.

Four pieces of chicken in a creamy sauce in a pan, garnished with basil, surrounded by onions and garlic on a marble surface.

What is Tuscan chicken?

Tuscan chicken is usually made from sun-dried tomatoes, cream and spinach. The result is a creamy parmesan sauce that coats the chicken with rich, savory flavors. It’s a quick and easy family favorite, just like ours panko crusted chicken.

While this recipe isn’t technically from Italy, it still retains Italian flavors like garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and parmesan. This dish was actually on the menu at Olive Garden a few years ago, but now you can make it in your own kitchen!

Ingredients for the creamy Tuscan chicken recipe

This Creamy Tuscan Chicken The recipe calls for tender chicken breasts dipped in a creamy garlic sauce for a creamy dish the whole family will love.

For the CHICKEN breasts

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts: You can also use chicken thighs for a richer flavor.
Olive oil: or your favorite oil.
Kosher salt & pepper taste
Earth paprika

For the CREAMY SAUCE

Unsalted butter: Adds a velvety richness to the sauce.
Small onions & garlic cloves: aromatic substances that deepen the flavor of the sauce.
Sun-dried tomatoes: Adds a slightly smoky flavor to the sauce.
Child spinach: Adds a little green to the sauce.
Heavy cream: The base for our rich cream sauce.
Dry basildried parsleyand dried rosemary: Classic Italian condiments.
Parmesan cheese: Adds a spicy touch umami flavour to the sauce.
Fresh basil for garnish

How to make Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken

First season the chicken with salt, pepper and paprika. Now heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Next, cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Next, remove the cooked chicken breasts from the pan and add the butter.

Four seasoned chicken breasts in a cast iron skillet, surrounded by garlic, basil and onions on a marble surface.

Now, once the butter has melted, add the garlic and onion. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the onions have softened.

A pan of sautéed and cooked garlic and onion.

A pan full of rice, dried tomatoes and fresh spinach, surrounded by garlic and onions on a marble countertop.

Add the tomatoes and spinach to the mixture, cooking until the spinach wilts, about 2 minutes.

A pan with sautéed spinach and onion, garlic and sun-dried tomatoes with a wooden spoon, with garlic cloves nearby.

Then pour in the cream and dried herbs, leaving everything to cook for 5 minutes.

Next, add the parmesan and return the chicken to the pan. Leave everything to heat for 2 minutes.

Finally, serve it with a sprinkling of fresh basil and freshly grated black pepper.

Expert Carnivore Recipe Tips for Girls

If you want to prepare Tuscan salmon or Tuscan shrimp, replace the chicken with salmon or shrimp. The rich garlic cream sauce will pair perfectly with these meat alternatives.
You can add a little spice to this dish by including a pinch of chili flakes in the sauce. The spicy kick is a delicious addition.
If you prefer, you can use fresh kale or kale in the sauce instead of the spinach.
If you like mushrooms, you can add any variety to this dish! Simply fry them with the onions.
Use an instant-read thermometer to make sure the internal temperature of the chicken reaches at least 165ºF.
Pound the chicken with a kitchen mallet to allow it to cook faster, if necessary.
Not a fan of dried tomatoes, use cherry tomatoes instead for a fresher option.

Chicken breasts sauteed in creamy sauce garnished with basil in a pan, with a serving spoon.

What to serve with this Tuscan chicken dish

Since this dish is quite low in carbohydrates, you could serve it with a side of rice, pasta or something else baguette. If you prefer to keep things low carb, add some vegetables with air fryerroasted broccoli or air fryer cauliflower next to.

Leftovers and reheating

Store leftover Tuscan chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

To heat:

Place a saucepan over medium-low heat and add the sauce.
Reheat the chicken in the microwave.
Pour the sauce over the chicken and serve.

Chicken breasts sautéed in a creamy sauce garnished with basil leaves, served pan-fried.

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This creamy Tuscan chicken is a great dish for busy weekdays when you want something delicious but don’t want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen. The richness of the sauce combined with the earthiness of the herbs creates a delicious dish that you’ll return to again and again.

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This Tuscan chicken recipe features tender chicken breasts in a rich, creamy sauce with spinach, sun-dried tomatoes and garlic for incredible Italian flavor.

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For the creamy garlic sauce

Season and sear the chicken

Remove the chicken from the packaging and dry it with paper towels.
Season the chicken with salt, pepper and paprika on all sides.
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook the chicken for 5 – 7 minutes per side or until golden and cooked through.
Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside. AND

Prepare the sauce

Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter to the now empty pan.
Using your spoon, scrape up any browned bits that may be stuck to the bottom of the pan.
Once the butter has melted, add the garlic and onion and cook for 2 – 3 minutes, or until the onions have softened.
Add the tomatoes and spinach and cook until the spinach is just wilted, about 2 minutes.
Add the cream and dried herbs and leave to simmer for 5 minutes.
Stir in the parmesan and add the chicken back to the pan.
Let heat for 5 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

You can replace the chicken with salmon or shrimp. The rich man
The garlic cream sauce will pair perfectly with these meats
alternatives.
You can add some spice to this dish by including a pinch
red chili pepper flakes in the sauce. The spicy kick is delicious
addition.
You can use fresh kale or kale in the sauce instead
spinach if you prefer.
If you like mushrooms, you can add any variety to this dish!

Course: Main door

Kitchen: American, Italian

Recipe FAQs

Can I prepare this dish in advance?

Absolutely! You can chop the onions, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes, then you can just toss them into the sauce.

Which white wine is best paired with this recipe?

We suggest a sparkling white wine to counteract the richness of the sauce. A perfect option would be Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc.