Delish Creamy Tuscan Chicken Recipes

Creamy Tuscan chicken is basically the adult version of a warm hug that wears a cardigan and knows how to sauté garlic without starting a small fire. It’s chicken simmered in a ridiculously silky, sun‑dried‑tomato‑and‑spinach‑packed cream sauce that looks like you tried really hard but is actually mostly butter and charm. Try it because it turns boring weeknights into “who’s your chef?” nights and because the sauce makes everyone forget you Instagram‑filtered the veggies.

One time my husband decided to “help” by flambéing the pan to impress the kids. The flame reached his ego and not the ceiling, thank goodness, but it did convince our smoke detector we were hosting a rave. The kids cheered like it was a magic trick, I pretended not to have a minor meltdown, and yes, this pan is too small. No, I won’t wash fewer dishes—options are not an acceptable parenting strategy.

Time-Saving Hacks

– Use shredded rotisserie chicken when life is short and dignity matters more than authenticity.
– Swap fresh sun‑dried tomatoes for the jarred kind and pretend you hand‑dried them for flavor points.
– Cook the chicken first, let it rest on a plate, finish the sauce in the same pan—one pan, one less dish to mourn.
– Prewash spinach in a salad spinner earlier in the day and feel like a culinary wizard.
– Buy preminced garlic. Call it “convenience” and move on.

Serving Ideas

– Serve over pasta if you want carbo‑therapy; over cauliflower rice if you want to sound healthier.
– Crusty bread for mopping up sauce like it owes you money.
– Pair with a light white wine—pinot grigio or sauvignon blanc—to wash down the cream and your questionable life choices.
– Serve with wine if the kids drove you nuts. No judgement.
– Keep it simple: a green salad and this chicken and everyone pretends they meal‑prepped.

What to Serve It With

Pasta (linguine or penne), mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread. Roasted asparagus, garlic green beans, or a simple arugula salad give decent texture contrast without demanding too much from you. If you want to be smug, try lemony roasted broccoli.

✔Tips & Mistakes

– Don’t overcook the chicken—it’s the squeaky toy of proteins when dry. Sear quickly, finish gently in the sauce.
– Salt incrementally. The sauce reduces and gets salty if you’re too enthusiastic early on.
– Burnt garlic is the fastest way to ruin everything; keep the heat medium and your ego in check.
– If your sauce is thin, simmer it a few minutes off the chicken to thicken. If it’s too thick, splash in a little stock or cream.
– Taste as you go. Unless you enjoy surprises that are salty and regretful.

✔Storage Tips

Store it in the fridge… if there’s any left. Cold midnight leftovers? Sometimes better than fresh. Reheat gently on low so the cream doesn’t split; add a little milk or broth if it looks dry. Keeps 3–4 days refrigerated.

✔Variations and Substitutions

Swap whatever you want—sugar ↔ honey, soy sauce ↔ tamari, or skip steps and call it “deconstructed.” It still counts. Use turkey cutlets, tofu, or mushrooms for a vegetarian take; swap heavy cream for half‑and‑half to be slightly less decadent. Throw in olives, capers, or extra herbs if you’re feeling adventurous.

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Delish Creamy Tuscan Chicken Recipes

A delicious creamy chicken recipe with Tuscan flavors.

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 1.5 pounds chicken breasts boneless, skinless
• ▢ 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ▢ 1 cup heavy cream
• ▢ 0.5 cups parmesan cheese grated
• ▢ 2 cups spinach fresh

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned, about 6-7 minutes on each side.
• Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add heavy cream and parmesan cheese, stirring until combined.
• Add spinach and let it wilt, then return chicken to the skillet and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Notes

Serve with pasta or a green salad for a complete meal.