Creamy Tuscan Chicken (2024)

January 30, 2024 by Beth Pierce 49 Comments

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Impress your dinner guests with this simple and flavorful creamy Tuscan chicken dish. With just a few ingredients and minimal prep time, it’s the perfect meal for busy weeknights yet elegant enough for company. This quick and easy family dish is perfect for the novice cook or busy Mom.

What is Tuscan Chicken

Creamy Tuscan Chicken combines golden brown chicken breasts, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes in an Italian seasoned rich and creamy garlic Parmesan Cheese sauce. We like to serve it with Oven Roasted Asparagus, Sautéed Green Beans, orGreen Bean Bacon Bundles.

One can never have too many good chicken recipes. It is just a fact of life. Chicken is incredibly versatile and reasonably priced compared to beef or seafood. We served this for a small dinner party not too long ago and got rave reviews. If you love this recipe, try my Italian chicken, chicken a la king, chicken gnocchi soup, and chicken cordon bleu.

Ingredients for Tuscan Chicken

For this recipe, you will need chicken breasts, olive oil, garlic, onion, sundried tomatoes, dried oregano, dried parsley, dried basil, dried marjoram, red pepper flakes, chicken broth, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, baby spinach, and fresh herbs like thyme and basil for garnish if desired.

How do you make Creamy Tuscan Chicken?

First, add a little olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Generously salt and pepper the chicken breast. Add the chicken breasts and cook until both sides are browned and the chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken breasts from the skillet and plate them. Cover them with foil to keep warm.

Now, reduce the heat to medium-low and add a little more olive oil and butter. Add the onions and cook until soft. Then add the sundried tomatoes and cook for 1 minute. Add the minced garlic, dried oregano, parsley, basil, marjoram, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute while stirring constantly. Add the chicken broth and heavy cream. Simmer for about 5 minutes while you grate the Parmesan Cheese. Slowly stir in the Parmesan Cheese until thoroughly melted. Add the spinach and cook until the spinach begins to wilt. Add the chicken back to the pan and spoon the warm sauce over the chicken. Simmer until the chicken warms. Serve over rice, pasta, orZucchini Noodles. If desired, top with chopped fresh parsley or basil.

Recipe Tips

Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise, giving you four thinner chicken breasts that will cook through quickly. Some chicken breasts these days are so huge. Or pound the chicken breast thinner using a meat mallet.
Use baby spinach as it is more tender and milder than its older sister.
You can use oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes or dry-packed sun-dried tomatoes. If you use dry-packed sun-dried tomatoes, hydrate them for a little while in warm water until they plump up before starting the recipe.
This recipe calls for heavy cream. Trying to deviate from that with milk or half and half will not produce the thick, creamy sauce that makes this recipe exceptionally delicious.
This recipe is best served promptly; however, if there is a delay and the sauce thickens too much, add one to two tablespoons of chicken broth to thin it out.

What to serve with Tuscan Chicken

An Italian salad or simple garden salad
Angel hair pasta, spaghetti, or fettuccine
Roasted asparagus
White rice or brown rice
Garlic mashed potatoes
French baguettes or crusty Italian bread
Brussels sprouts with bacon
Sauteed spinach

Storage and Reheat

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave at reduced power or over low heat on the stovetop.

To freeze, cool to room temperature, then spoon into a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and reheat on the stovetop over low heat with a splash or two of heavy cream to reunify the sauce.

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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Recipe

A delectable, easy one-skillet chicken breast recipe with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach in a creamy Parmesan sauce with Italian seasoning.

5 from 27 votes

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Course: main meal chicken

Cuisine: Tuscan

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 603kcal

Author: Beth Pierce

Ingredients

2 large chicken breasts cut in half lengthwise to make 4 thinner breasts
1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoon butter
1/2 yellow onion finely diced
2/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes
2 cloves garlic minced
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
1/8 teaspoon dried basil
2 pinches dried marjoram
2-3 pinches red pepper flakes
1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
2/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
3 cups baby spinach
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Generously salt and pepper the chicken breasts. Add the chicken breasts; cook until browned on both sides and cooked through. Remove to a plate and cover loosely with foil.
Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the remaining olive oil and butter to the skillet. Add the onions and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir several times. Add the sundried tomatoes and cook for 1 minute while stirring. Add the garlic, oregano, parsley, basil, marjoram, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute while stirring.
Add the chicken broth and cream; stir to combine. Simmer for 5 minutes. Slowly stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted. Add the spinach and cook until wilted, approximately 2-3 minutes. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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Add the chicken back to the pan and simmer for 5 minutes. Serve promptly, spooning the sauce over the chicken. If desired, serve over pasta or rice.

Notes

Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise, giving you four thinner chicken breasts that will cook through easily. Some chicken breasts these days are so huge. Or pound the chicken breast thinner using a meat mallet.
Use baby spinach as it is more tender and milder than its older sister.
You can use oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes or dry-packed sun-dried tomatoes. If you are using dry-packed sun-dried tomatoes, hydrate them for a little while in some warm water until they plump up before starting the recipe.
This recipe calls for heavy cream. Trying to deviate from that with milk or half and half will not produce the kind of thick creamy sauce that makes this recipe insanely delicious.
This recipe is best served promptly; however, if there is a delay and the sauce thickens too much, add one to two tablespoons of chicken broth to thin it out.

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Reader Interactions

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Lou
February 07, 2024 at 2:08 pm
I’ve been looking for a new chicken recipe to try and this sounds divine. Bookmarked it so I can give it a go at the weekend 🙂
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- Beth Pierce
  February 11, 2024 at 5:12 pm
  Thanks, Lou! Enjoy!
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Harlow
February 04, 2024 at 3:59 am

My goodness. This recipe was rich and delicious. Absolutely love it and can’t wait to make it again.
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- Beth Pierce
  February 05, 2024 at 9:27 am
  Thank you, Harlow!
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Mabel
February 03, 2024 at 7:38 am

This chicken was amazing. The creamy Parmesan sauce with sundried tomatoes and spinach with so flavorful over the juicy chicken. The whole family loved it. It is going on regular rotation here.
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- Beth Pierce
  February 05, 2024 at 10:09 am
  Thank you, Mabel! I am glad that you enjoyed it!
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Lisa B
February 02, 2024 at 9:38 pm

This was delicious, easy and quick. It is a new favorite chicken recipe. I am always looking for tasty chicken recipes and this one hit the nail on the head. Thanks for sharing.
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- Beth Pierce
  February 09, 2024 at 7:25 am
  The pleasure is all mine, Lisa! Please check out the rest of my chicken recipes on my blog. Just type in chicken in the search bar!
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JRC
February 02, 2024 at 6:45 pm

This recipe kind of reminds me of “Marry Me” chicken. Shout out to the food bloggers who come up with creative recipes with a blend of chicken broth- heavy cream- and cheese. It is such a versatile blend. Great pot
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- Beth Pierce
  February 05, 2024 at 10:10 am
  Thanks JRC!
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Terri
February 02, 2024 at 10:44 am

I’ve never knew Tuscan chicken was such a delicious and comforting meal. The family and I loved it. Thanks for the recipe, Beth!
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- Beth Pierce
  February 06, 2024 at 8:55 pm
  You are most welcome, Terri!
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Leah S
February 02, 2024 at 6:47 am

This chicken is it. You will not be disappointed. The chicken cooked up tender and the parmesan sauce with sundried tomates and spinach was AMAZING. This is going to be on the menu again real soon.
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- Beth Pierce
  February 06, 2024 at 5:35 pm
  Thanks so much, Leah! We love it too!
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Sue-Tanya Mchorgh
February 02, 2024 at 6:09 am

The idea of impressing dinner guests with a simple yet flavorful creamy Tuscan chicken dish is a game-changer. The fact that it’s quick and easy makes it perfect for busy weeknights, and the touch of elegance makes it a star for special occasions. Definitely bookmarking this one for my next dinner party!
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Clark
February 01, 2024 at 11:02 pm

This is my favorite Italian entree. I just never get tired of it. I tried your reipe over the weekend and it was amazing. My new favorite Tuscan chicken recipe. So creamy and flavorful. I will make it again.
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Paris
February 01, 2024 at 10:20 pm
This recipe is easy enough for a weeknight, yet pretty enough for dinnger guests. I needed a new chicken recipe and this one turned out delicious. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
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- Beth Pierce
  February 06, 2024 at 5:28 pm
  The pleasur is all mine, Paris!
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Juliet
February 01, 2024 at 5:27 pm

Wow, this was so creamy and tasty and good. I served it with some angel hair pasta and a simple garden salad. It was delicious meal. Thanks!
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- Beth Pierce
  February 06, 2024 at 5:25 pm
  That does sound like a great meal.
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Cadence
February 01, 2024 at 1:49 pm

The flavors here are fantastic, and I love the sauce. I made this and served it over some egg noodles. My husband ate a double serving! This is a keeper.
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- Beth Pierce
  February 06, 2024 at 5:22 pm
  Thanks, Cadence!
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Cecilia Adams
February 01, 2024 at 1:36 pm

This creamy tuscan chicken turned our dinner into a special occasion! The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the chicken came out perfectly tender. This will be on repeat.
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- Beth Pierce
  February 05, 2024 at 8:50 am
  Thanks, Cecilia! We love it too!
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Allison
February 01, 2024 at 12:21 pm

I wish I could eat this every day. It’s so creamy and flavorful and easy to make – my whole family loves it. This will be on repeat at our house.
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- Beth Pierce
  February 02, 2024 at 9:49 am
  Thanks, Allison! We love it too! Try it over my creamy garlic mashed potatoes.
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Tracy
February 01, 2024 at 11:37 am

We loved it. So yummy and easy to make. It is great to add another tried and true low carb recipe to our list. Thanks for sharing, Beth.
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- Beth Pierce
  February 06, 2024 at 5:20 pm
  You are most welcome, Tracy!
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Bailey
February 01, 2024 at 8:00 am

Wow! This was such a fantastic meal!! My family loved it very much!! Its definitely going on our weekly rotation!
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- Beth Pierce
  February 05, 2024 at 8:57 am
  Thanks, Bailey! So glad that you like it.
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Kamilia
February 01, 2024 at 8:00 am

This was an easy yet fancy meal that I will be making again and again! The chicken was tender and the sauce was so flavorful. I just love chicken recipes with sun-dried tomatoes!
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Erica
January 31, 2024 at 9:03 pm

Such an incredible dinner! I made this and everyone loved how creamy and flavorful it was. it was so easy to make and pretty enough for company!
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- Beth Pierce
  February 02, 2024 at 9:36 am
  Thanks, Erica! I am glad that you liked it!
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Sandra Z
January 31, 2024 at 8:39 pm

I love everything about this meal! The creamy sauce is phenomenal! So delicious served over white rice.
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- Beth Pierce
  February 02, 2024 at 9:25 am
  Thank you, Sandra!
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Gina D
January 31, 2024 at 4:13 pm

We love this recipe – it is a part of our regular dinner rotation.
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Katy B
September 22, 2023 at 7:52 pm

Genuinely delicious, not disappointed One bit with this one!
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- Beth Pierce
  September 25, 2023 at 12:56 pm
  Thanks, Katy! So glad that you liked the Tuscan Chicken.
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AMac
April 13, 2022 at 4:18 am
I didn’t have any marjoram so I put a pinch of thyme in instead and served it with steamed asparagus and pappardelle pasta. So simple and tasty. There are no leftovers
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- Beth Pierce
  April 13, 2022 at 6:02 am
  Fantastic! So happy that you liked it!
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Victoria
January 07, 2020 at 3:22 pm

I love one skillet meals like this! Great flavor profile too. I would definitely love this for dinner tonight 😀
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Dannii
January 07, 2020 at 3:13 pm
That looks so creamy and delicious. Total comfort food!
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Jenn
January 07, 2020 at 3:04 pm

I licked the plate clean. This was an amazing dish that’s since become a regular on our table!
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Tonje
January 07, 2020 at 2:05 pm

This looks absolutely delicious. Such a lovely flavour combination!
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Kelly Anthony
January 07, 2020 at 1:50 pm

This one-skillet creamy Tuscan chicken recipe is sure to impress any dinner guest.
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Jacque Hooper
June 28, 2019 at 1:31 pm

I know what I will be having for dinner tonight! This looks so creamy and robust! Delish!
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Andrea Metlika
June 28, 2019 at 1:07 pm

This makes such an elegant dinner. Would fresh herbs give you the same taste?
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Noelle
June 28, 2019 at 12:00 pm

This is one of my favorite chicken recipes! So happy I decided to make this, flavors are to die for
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Veena Azmanov
June 28, 2019 at 11:58 am

This is surely a party option. Creamy and delicious and surely yum too.
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