Impress your dinner guests with this deliciously simple Tuscan chicken recipe! You’ll start with tender chicken breasts seasoned with flavorful Italian spices, seared to golden perfection. Then comes the magic, a rich, creamy sauce loaded with parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, sautéed onions, and plenty of fresh spinach. It’s easy to make, but it feels fancy enough to wow everyone at the table!
Here’s why this one-pan chicken dinner will win you over: it’s all about the creamy, dreamy sauce! Packed with garlic, onion, sun-dried tomatoes, and parmesan, it’s bursting with flavor and feels indulgent. The best part? It’s super easy to whip up, whether you’re tackling a busy weeknight or hosting friends for dinner.
In less than an hour, you’ll have a dish that tastes like you spent all day making it. The juicy chicken breasts pair perfectly with the rich sauce, fresh spinach, and tomatoes, creating a restaurant-quality meal right at home.
This Creamy Tuscan Chicken is a total crowd-pleaser. With vibrant colors from the sun dried tomatoes and basil, it’s as stunning as it is delicious. Serve it over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to soak up every last bit of that luscious sauce. Simple, quick, and guaranteed to impress, what’s not to love?
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⭐Why You'll Love This Tuscan Chicken
- Quick and Simple: Ready in under an hour, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests with minimal effort.
- Creamy Comfort: The rich, velvety sauce is made for pairing with rice, pasta, or crusty bread, a true comfort food.
- Make It Your Own: Adjust the spice, swap in your favorite herbs, or add extra ingredients to suit your taste.
- Looks as Good as It Tastes: With its vibrant colors and creamy texture, it’s a dish that’s as impressive as it is delicious.
- Great for Leftovers: The flavors only get better the next day, making it a perfect make-ahead meal.
🧾Tuscan Chicken Ingredients
Here’s the breakdown of what’s in this Tuscan chicken recipe:
- Chicken Breasts: I prefer boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved lengthwise. They’re lean, and tender, and soak up all the delicious flavors. You can easily swap them for chicken thighs or tenders if you like.
- Seasoning: I keep it simple but flavorful with onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. These spices add sweetness, warmth, a hint of smokiness, and balance. Feel free to adjust or add your favorite seasonings!
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil: It’s perfect for coating the chicken, helping the spices stick, and adding a light, fruity richness. It’s also my go-to for sautéing the veggies and building the sauce.
- Onion and Garlic: These two are my secret flavor boosters. Onion adds sweetness and depth, while garlic brings a sharp, aromatic touch that makes the sauce irresistible.
- Tomato Paste and Sun-Dried Tomatoes: I love the rich tomato flavor these add. Tomato paste thickens and intensifies the sauce, while sun-dried tomatoes add sweetness, tanginess, and a lovely chewy texture.
- More Seasoning: A pinch of oregano, paprika, and salt brings everything together. Oregano adds earthiness, paprika adds warmth and color, and a dash of red pepper flakes can give the sauce a little kick if you’re feeling spicy!
- White Wine and Chicken Broth: A splash of white wine deglazes the pan, adding acidity and depth, while chicken broth rounds out the flavors for a savory base.
- Cream and Parmesan Cheese: These two are the magic ingredients for a velvety, rich sauce. Cream smooths out the acidity, and Parmesan ties everything together with its salty, umami goodness.
- Basil and Spinach: Fresh basil and spinach add a pop of color and a burst of flavor. The basil is sweet and herbal, while spinach adds a nutritious, slightly bitter contrast to the creamy sauce.
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
👩🏻🍳How to Make Tuscan Chicken
These step-by-step instructions and photos will help you to visualize how to make this recipe. See the recipe card for a printable version of this recipe.
1. Halve the chicken breasts and place them in a large bowl. Season with onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil and mix well to coat evenly.
2. Sear the chicken breasts until golden brown and fully cooked, then set aside.
3. In the same casserole, sauté chopped onions with salt until soft and translucent.
4. Stir in minced garlic and tomato paste, cooking for 1 minute. Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes, then season with oregano and paprika, stirring for 30 seconds to enhance the flavors.
5. Deglaze with white wine, scraping up any browned bits.
6. Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium, stir in cream, and simmer for 7 minutes.
7. Stir in basil and spinach until wilted, then mix in grated Parmesan thoroughly.
8. Return the chicken breasts to the casserole, coat with sauce, and simmer for 3 minutes to blend flavors.
📖Variations
- Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Chicken: Swap sun-dried tomatoes with sun-dried tomato pesto for a flavorful shortcut.
- Mushroom Twist: Add sautéed mushrooms to the sauce with the onions and garlic for a delicious, earthy flavor.
- Cajun Kick: Use Cajun seasoning instead of paprika for a bold, Southern-inspired spin.
🍽 What to Serve with Tuscan Chicken
Tuscan chicken is so hearty with its juicy chicken, creamy sauce, and tender spinach that it’s practically a full meal on its own.
Tuscan chicken is hearty and satisfying with its juicy chicken, creamy sauce, and tender spinach, it’s almost a complete meal! But to soak up all that flavorful sauce, I love serving it with crusty ciabatta bread, warm-buttery garlic bread, or crispy potato wedges.
For a fresh touch, add a simple side like salad, avocado pear salad, or tomato burrata salad works beautifully. This dish pairs perfectly with almost anything!
For the perfect finish, indulge in a sweet treat like tiramisu!
💭Tips for Success
Golden Brown: Cook the chicken on medium-high heat until it’s golden brown on both sides. This keeps it juicy and adds flavor. Don’t worry if it’s not fully cooked yet; it’ll finish cooking in the sauce.
Don’t Overcrowd the Pan: If you’re cooking multiple pieces, do it in batches. Too many in the pan can prevent them from browning properly.
Deglaze the Pan: After the chicken, pour in some white wine to scrape up all the tasty bits stuck to the pan, it adds so much flavor to the sauce.
Let the Sauce Simmer: Once you add the chicken broth and cream, let the sauce simmer for a bit. This thickens it and blends all the flavors together. Stir now and then to keep it from sticking.
Adjust the Sauce: If the sauce is too thick, add a little more broth or water. If it’s too thin, let it simmer uncovered until it thickens. You can also add a bit of Parmesan to help thicken and boost the flavor.
Balance the Flavors: Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning as needed. Aim for a good mix of savory, sweet, and tangy.
Serve Hot: This dish is best served right after cooking when the chicken is hot and the sauce is creamy.
Storage: If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
🐓More Chicken Recipes to Try!
If you love using chicken when you are cooking, then check out the following recipes for inspiration:
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs in Air Fryer
- Baked Chicken Legs
- Baked Chicken Breast
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
- Baked Chicken Thighs
- Baked Chicken in Chicken Stock
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📖 Recipe
Tuscan Chicken
Ingredients
For Chicken:
- 3 Chicken Breasts
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoon Paprika
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Pepper
- 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
For Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 Onion
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 6 Garlic Cloves
- 1 tablespoon Tomato Paste
- 100 g Sun-Dried Tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 100 ml White Wine
- 240 ml Chicken Broth
- 400 ml Cream
- 10 g Basil
- 120 g Spinach
- 60 g Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts in half and place them in a large bowl.
- Season chicken breasts with onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper, add extra virgin olive oil, mix and coat well with the spices.
- Heat extra virgin olive oil in a large casserole over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken breasts until browned on both sides and cooked through. Set aside.
- In the same casserole, add chopped onion, season with salt and sauté until softened and translucent.
- Mince garlic gloves with a grater.
- Add minced garlic and tomato paste and cook for another minute.
- Chop the sun-dried tomatoes, add to the casserole and cook for 2-3 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Stir in oregano and paprika and cook for 30 seconds to enhance flavors.
- Pour in white wine to deglaze the casserole, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to medium, add cream, and let it simmer for 7 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Stir in chopped basil and spinach until wilted.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese over sauce and mix well until combined.
- Add the cooked chicken breasts back into the casserole, coating them with the sauce.
- Simmer for an additional 3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Once the cheese is melted, and the sauce is creamy, serve the chicken with rice, or your favorite side dish.
- Garnish with additional fresh basil. Serve hot and enjoy this delicious Tuscan Chicken!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered an estimate only. Actual nutritional content will vary based upon brands used, measuring methods, cooking method, portion sizes, and more.
Sandra says
This looks so flavorful! Adding this to my dinner rotation. thanks for the recipe.