Tuscan Chicken Recipe

This Tuscan chicken recipe is a delicious and easy weeknight dinner for your family or fit to serve a crowd. Juicy chicken breasts are seasoned with Italian seasoning and smothered in a creamy sauce with sundried tomatoes, fresh spinach, parmesan cheese, and a twist of fresh lemon juice. The creamy parmesan sauce makes this creamy Tuscan chicken recipe a stand-out dish. 

Serve your creamy Tuscan chicken with a bed of pasta, and rice, or even pair with your favorite roasted vegetables for a comfort food dinner that kids and adults will devour down to the last drops.

If you are a fan of chicken, I have a few more recipes for you to consider for meals later on in the month. Try out my Kung Pao chicken, oven-baked chicken breasts, or my buffalo chicken pasta. All are great family-friendly meals. Or try my easy-marry-me chicken recipe for another tasty dish.

What is Tuscan Chicken

Tuscan chicken is a delicious chicken recipe that was created by the Tuscany cuisine. A chicken breast that is paired with herbs, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach, and smothered in a creamy and rich sauce.

You can serve it with crusty bread for soaking up the sauce or even noodles to elevate the overall flavor of the dish.

Reasons You Will Love This Recipe…

• This easy chicken recipe is loaded with flavor. It is a blend of savory, salty, and tantalizing flavors all in one dish.
• You will find the chicken is smothered in a rich and creamy sauce. It is great for elevating the presentation value and flavor.
• You will find the prep of this dish is easy, and it doesn’t take that long to cook up either.
• Easily customize the recipe with different ingredients to tailor to your flavor preferences.

Ingredients

Chicken: Reach for a lean and skinless chicken breast for this recipe. Now you can use other cuts but I find the boneless skinless chicken is best.

Italian Seasoning: This is a blend of herbs that is going to add a lot of depth to the chicken.

Garlic: Fresh minced garlic is used to help offer complexity to the chicken. You can also buy jarred minced garlic for a shortcut.

Salt and Pepper: You will season the chicken with additional salt and black pepper.

Chicken Broth: You will use chicken broth for the base of the sauce. It will help to tenderize the chicken as well.

Heavy Cream: Heavy whipping cream is going to richen the sauce and create a creamy texture.

Spinach: You will add in some spinach at the end of cooking to cook till it is wilted down. It will add some earthy tones but also nutrients and color to the chicken.

Sundried Tomatoes: You can find these at the store, and they offer a sweet and tangy flavor which makes this dish over the top in the flavor department.

Parmesan Cheese: I love parmesan as it offers a nutty but also tangy twist of flavor. Chicken and parmesan go together nicely.

Lemon Juice: The lemon will balance out the flavors in this chicken dish. The citrus truly completes the recipe.

Variations to Recipe and Substitutes

Vegetables: Consider adding in some vegetables for added flavor. Artichokes, asparagus, mushrooms, bell peppers would add lots of flavor.

Cheese: Pecorino or Romano would be a great swap for the parmesan cheese. Or you can opt for a dairy-free substitute if you need it.

Red Pepper Flakes: Want a spicy chicken? If so, add some red pepper flakes, 1/4-1/2 teaspoon depending on how spicy you want the chicken.

White Wine: Instead of the lemon juice or in addition to the lemon juice add a splash of white wine. You could do 1/4 cup to richen the savory sauce even more.

Half and Half: Light up the sauce a bit with half and half instead of heavy cream. It will light up the dish a good amount.

Protein: Use any type of boneless chicken cuts you would like. You can do bone-in but just know you have to adjust the cooking time. Or add in some shrimp for a double meat dish.  Or make a Tuscan salmon with salmon filets. Just use an instant-read thermometer to ensure you cook the salmon or protein fully. 

What to Serve With This Chicken Tuscan Recipe

Here are a few items that you can serve along with the chicken Tuscan to create a complete meal that will win everyone over. This Tuscan garlic chicken is one dish I love to make for the whole family or dinner guests as it is an easy chicken dinner that is a great dish to plate up for a stunning presentation value. 

• Pasta of choice
• Rice or Cauliflower Rice 
• Mashed Potatoes 
• Quinoa
• Crusty Bread 
• Salad 
• Zucchini noodles
• Roasted Vegetables or Grilled Veggies
• Etc. 

Expert Tips For Success

• Season to your liking. You can add more or less of the Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and other ingredients.
• Make sure to use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches the internal temperature of 165 degrees. This is important to ensure you cook your chicken fully and remove it from the pan once it reaches the proper temperature to prevent overcooking. 
• Use a heavy-duty skillet so you get an even cook on the chicken and the sauce. Cheaper pans can create hot spots and you get an uneven cook on the food. 
• You want to create a nice sear on the chicken in the large skillet. To do so heat on medium heat and cook 2-3 minutes on one side to get a golden brown color to the chicken. This adds tons of flavor to the skinless chicken breasts. 
• The browned bits in the pan can be scraped when you add broth and use a wooden spoon to remove them from the pan. It will make the cream sauce ingredients even more flavorful. 
• If your boneless chicken breasts are too thick, place the chicken in a Ziploc bag or between plastic wrap and use a rolling pin to help pound out the chicken to make it thinner. That will help cook chicken quicker and more evenly. 

Storing

Refrigerate: Refrigerate any of the chicken and sauce you do not eat in an airtight container. The chicken will be stored for 3-4 days in the fridge. Then reheat as you would like.

Freezing: You can also freeze leftovers for 2-3 months. Place in a freezer-friendly container and then thaw in the fridge 24 hours before you plan to eat. Or defrost and reheat straight from the freezer.

FAQs

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