Creamy Tuscan Chicken

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Bring the bright, rustic flavors of Tuscany to your dinner table with this rich and creamy Tuscan chicken dish. Seared chicken is smothered in a luscious sauce loaded with sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, and lots of fragrant garlic.

Coming up with new chicken recipes can be intimidating. There’s so much you can do with chicken! One of our favorite ways to prepare this type of poultry is by making 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 make in under 30 minutes and with one pan, like our one-pan chicken and veggies. Take the stress out of busy weeknights and make this creamy Tuscan chicken dish.

What Is Tuscan Chicken?

Tuscan chicken usually consists of sundried tomatoes, heavy cream, and spinach. The result is a creamy parmesan sauce that covers the chicken in rich, savory flavors. It’s a quick and easy family favorite just like our panko crusted chicken.

Although this recipe didn’t technically come from Italy, it still has Italian flavors like garlic, sundried tomatoes, and parmesan cheese. This dish was actually on Olive Garden’s menu a few years back, but now, you can make it in your own kitchen!

Ingredients

For the Chicken Breasts

  • 4 chicken breasts boneless and skinless
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground paprika

For the Creamy Garlicky Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 small onions diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • 8 oz baby spinach
  • 1 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 3/4 cup parmesan cheese finely grated
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

Season and Sear the Chicken

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

Make the Sauce

  • Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter to the now empty skillet.
  • Using your spoon, scrape up any browned bits that may have 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 onions have softened.
  • Add the tomatoes and spinach and cook until spinach has just wilted – about 2 minutes.
  • Add the cream and dried herbs and allow to simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the parmesan cheese and add the chicken back to the skillet.
  • Allow to heat for 5 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165° F.

Serve

  • Garnish with fresh basil and spoon onto plates with extra sauce drizzled over each chicken breast.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 806kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 62g | Fat: 55g | Saturated Fat: 31g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 283mg | Sodium: 671mg | Potassium: 1696mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 7359IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 400mg | Iron: 4mg
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