Creamy Tuscan chicken has become a modern classic for good reason: crisp-edged chicken, a rich garlicky sauce, sweet sun-dried tomatoes and spinach — all in one pan.
Serve it with pasta, rice or crusty bread to soak up every bit of sauce.
Recipe: Creamy Tuscan Chicken
Prep10 min
Cook20 min
Total30 min
Serves4
LevelEasy
Calories~510
Ingredients
- 4 boneless chicken breasts (or 6 thighs)
- 1 tsp each garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated parmesan
- 2 cups baby spinach
- Fresh basil
Instructions
- Slice thick chicken breasts in half horizontally. Season with spices, salt and pepper.
- Sear in oil over medium-high heat 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes 1 minute.
- Add cream, broth and parmesan; simmer 3 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in spinach until wilted.
- Return chicken to the pan, spoon sauce over and simmer 2 minutes. Top with basil.
💡 Tips for success
- Use the oil from the sun-dried tomato jar for extra flavor.
Questions? We’ve got answers
What do I serve with Tuscan chicken?
Pasta, mashed potatoes, rice or crusty bread are all perfect.
