Creamy Tuscan Chicken Recipe

This Creamy Tuscan Chicken is a restaurant-quality dish you can easily make at home. Juicy, pan-seared chicken breasts are smothered in a rich, garlicky cream sauce loaded with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan cheese. It’s the perfect dish to impress your family or guests, and it comes together in under 30 minutes!

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsp olive oil

For the Sauce:

• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (packed in oil, drained)
• 2 cups fresh baby spinach
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Optional Garnishes:

• Fresh basil leaves
• Extra grated Parmesan

Instructions

1. Prepare the Chicken:
   • Season both sides of the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
2. Sear the Chicken:
   • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
   • Add the chicken and cook for 4–5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
3. Make the Sauce:
   • In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
   • Pour in the chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the skillet to deglaze.
   • Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken.
4. Add the Vegetables:
   • Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and baby spinach. Cook for 2–3 minutes until the spinach wilts.
   • Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
5. Combine and Serve:
   • Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top. Simmer for 2–3 minutes to reheat the chicken and let the flavors meld together.
   • Garnish with fresh basil and extra Parmesan if desired.
6. Serve:
   • Serve the Creamy Tuscan Chicken over pasta, mashed potatoes, or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.

Tips:

• For a lower-carb option, serve with cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles.
• Substitute kale for spinach if you prefer a heartier green.
• To save time, use pre-cut chicken tenderloins instead of whole breasts.