Tuscan Chicken Recipe

Tuscan Chicken Recipe is packed with bold flavors and a rich, creamy sauce. The juicy chicken cooks in creamy garlicky sauce that is restaurant quality and made with simple ingredients.

My entire family loves this one pot recipe and even better served with your favorite side dishes to make a complete meal. If you have tried Marry Me Chicken and Crockpot Marry Me Chicken Recipe then you are going to love this Tuscan Chicken. If you prefer you can also make Crockpot Tuscan Chicken Recipe.

What is Tuscan Chicken?

This Italian inspired dish because of the classic Italian flavors and how easy it comes together. Thin slices of chicken breast are cooked in a creamy sauce that is made from scratch in one pot.

Creamy Tuscan Chicken is bursting with the tuscan flavors and one of my family’s favorite Italian Dishes.

Ingredients

• Chicken Breasts – Fillet the chicken so they are thinly sliced
• Olive Oil – Feel free to use oil of your choice. We have also used avocado oil
• Italian Seasoning – Learn How to Make Homemade Italian Seasoning
• Onion – Chop the onion with a vegetable chopper. You can also chop onions ahead of time and freeze them. See Can you Freeze Onions? for all the tips.
• Cloves Garlic Minced – Learn How to Mince Garlic Cloves
• Sun-dried Tomatoes – Drained and sliced thinly
• Baby Spinach – You can also use kale
• Heavy Cream – Substitute with milk or half-and-half

Scroll down to the recipe card below this post for ingredient quantities and full instructions.

How to Make Tuscan Chicken

Step 1 – Heat 2 teaspoons of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts to the skillet. 

Step 2 – Season the chicken with the Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Cook the chicken for 4 minutes on each side until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. 

Step 3 – Deglaze the hot skillet with water and scrape to remove any brown bites from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon.

Step 4 – Add the remaining oil to the skillet and heat over medium high heat. Add in the diced onions and sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onions are soft.

Step 5 – Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and garlic. Cook for 2 minutes. 

Step 6 – Add in the spinach and cook just until the spinach starts to wilt. 

Step 7 – Whisk in the heavy cream and grated parmesan cheese. Bring the mixture to a low heat simmer. 

Step 8 – Add the boneless skinless chicken breasts back to the skillet and allow the mixture to simmer for approximately 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and then the chicken is ready to serve and enjoy! 

Recipe Tips

• Sauce Consistency – If the sauce is too thick, slowly add in more cream or milk until the sauce thins out. 
• Skillet – We prefer to make this dish in a cast iron skillet or any large skillet will work.
• Prepare Chicken – Slice chicken so it is about the same size so it cooks evenly and about the same time.

Variations Ideas

• Chicken – Feel free to substitute the chicken breasts for chicken thighs or chicken tenders.
• Vegetables – Add more veggies to this skillet such as slice mushrooms, chopped zucchini or cherry tomatoes.
• Citrus Flavor – For an extra flavor squeeze fresh lemon juice or zest a lemon. This adds a brightness flavor to the dish.
• Dairy Free – If you need to make this dish dairy free, you can substitute with coconut cream. It will change the flavor slightly.
• Additions – Feel free to add your favorite spices such as fresh basil, oregano, thyme or rosemary. You usually start with ½ teaspoon and add more to taste. We have even added in 2 tablespoons of dry white wine for added flavor.

What to Serve with Tuscan Chicken?

Tuscan Chicken is delicious served with many side dishes.

• Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes – You can serve the chicken and cream sauce over the top of the mashed potatoes or on the side.
• Pasta – Serve the chicken and gravy over the top of your favorite pasta such as spaghetti noodles, fettuccini, or penne pasta.
• Roasted Vegetables – For a low carb option serve the chicken with your favorite roasted vegetables such as Roasted Zucchini, Roasted Cauliflower, Parmesan Roasted Broccoli or Oven Roasted Asparagus.
• Rice – This creamy chicken dish is also delicious served over Instant pot White Rice Recipe, Cauliflower Rice or Microwave Brown Rice.
• Crusty Bread – Make sure to add a side of Homemade Garlic Bread or Garlic Bread Cheese Sticks to soak up all the gravy.

Storage and Reheating Tips

• Storing – Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
• Freezing – You can freeze this mixture after it has cooled to room temperature. It is possible that the cream sauce will separate as it thaws.
• Reheating – Reheat the leftovers in the microwave. You can also reheat on the stovetop in a sauce pan.